Manufacturing Engineer

RGBSI; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company is seeking a Vehicle Operations Engineering Manufacturing Engineer to drive quality improvements and warranty reductions in assembly plants. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering, experience in automotive manufacturing, and the ability to lead various engineering tasks while working cross-functionally. This role requires strong project management skills and a commitment to excellence in quality assurance.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-term Disability

Attractive Compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering.
• Ability to lead data-driven quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality improvements and warranty reductions at assembly plants.
• Lead implementation of tools and technologies for error proofing.
• Manage VME responsibilities for minor programs.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Quality Improvement

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

3D CAD Software

Excel

Power Point

Job description

Position Description:

• Seeking candidate to fulfill an opening as a Vehicle Operations Engineering (VME) Final Assembly Engineering (FAE) Manufacturing Engineer.
• Selected candidate will be responsible for driving quality improvements and warranty reductions in our assembly plants, as well as prevent recurrence actions for future programs.
• VME FAE is responsible for driving current model quality and ensuring future programs are launched with zero defects and zero warranty at Job 1.
• The team is responsible for driving current model quality concerns (reducing R/1000), managing VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at our assembly plants, and leading the implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and to resolve process/manufacturing related issues.

Skills Required:

• Lead data driven and plant floor analysis of current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
• Identify, develop, and deliver ICAs, PCAs, and PRAs for current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
• Operate cross functionally with Plant Engineering, Product Development, Vehicle Program Engineers, Quality Offices, STA, VME FAE Core and Manufacturing Program Teams, and other groups throughout the company
• Engage SMEs and groups/engineers within different teams (FAE and otherwise) for assistance in driving Quality
• Utilize data from VRT health charts to prioritize response actions that drive largest R/1000 reductions
• Lead report outs to management
• Represent VME FAE at VRT functions, supporting as required
• Lead implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and to resolve process/manufacturing related issues
• Manage VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at assembly plants which include, but are not limited to, assessing manufacturing feasibility, estimating facility and tooling costs, updating engineering concerns, and writing of purchase orders.
• Perform in-plant trials and prove-out associated with engineering concerns, MCR actions, alerts and PSOs.
• Support GSPAS, PFMEA and control plan updates, delta audits, GERT investigations, ECN maintenance, change control and VME initiatives tied to current model programs
• Provide support for containment on stop ships
• Assist with incoming quality
• Support daily quality meetings, weekly regional meetings, plant VQRs, and warranty binning meetings
• Support corporate labor initiatives

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering Based Preferred)
• Experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience w/automotive assembly tooling, processes, and facilities
• Experience with Error proofing, vision equipment and fastening technologies.
• Must be open to travel as needed to support our North American Assembly Plants and the FAE quality team members who are stationed at these plants

Experience Preferred:

• Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent)
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
• Knowledge in the following Client software systems: FEDE, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrical Distribution Systems, Interior Ornamentation, Exterior Ornamentation, Glass Cells, Water Testing, Chassis, Powertrain, and/or Tire and Wheel Assembly
• Ability to work in stressful situations within timing constraints.
• Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner and escalate hard rocks
• Ability to be self-motivated (minimal direct supervision).

Additional Information:

• Fully onsite.

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.