Manufacturing Engineer

Philips Recruiting Services / Philips Automotive Recruiting; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips Recruiting Services / Philips Automotive Recruiting is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in Detroit, MI. This role involves managing new process development projects and collaborating with various engineering teams to meet customer requirements and improve manufacturing efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high volume automated assembly processes and will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years manufacturing engineering work experience.
• Extensive experience in tool and manufacturing process development.
• Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process, new equipment and tools for performance to specifications.
• Implement capital and non-capital projects.
• Develop validation plans for manufacturing processes.

Skills

Experience in high volume automated assembly manufacturing process

Robotic technology

Lean manufacturing skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Mistake proof (Poka Yoke) skill set

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Minitab

PC applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for managing new process development projects and coordinate activities with Core & Applications engineering group, plant engineering staff while aligning with customer requirements. They will be responsible for high volume advanced manufacturing technologies designed to improve process efficiency, quality and reduce cost while aligning with customer initiatives. They contribute to the Engineering Change Management process while supporting continuous improvement and production.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities:

• Monitors process, including new equipment and tools, to ensure performance to specifications.
• Implements capital and non-capital projects.
• Interface with suppliers, research development centers in effort to develop new and more cost effective advanced technologies.
• Develop machine “Statement of Requirement” (SOR) for new and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Utilize GD&T to review assembly, component designs and details to verify manufacturing feasibility.
• Support TS16949, APQP and other applicable procedures and policies.
• Anticipate and analyze customer needs for new technologies and formulate a design & development recommendation.
• Lead in strategy to develop, monitor & maintain capacity planning for new launch programs.
• Involvement in development of Core & Applications engineering FMEA’s.
• Develop PFMEA’s for new and advanced technologies.
• Continual improvement to machine building standards to include mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics and controls as they relate to assembly machine construction.
• Standardization of gage design in support of new and advanced technologies to include GR&R capabilities.
• Experience in high volume automated assembly manufacturing process, robotic technology, value stream mapping and lean manufacturing skills.
• Develop validation plans for new and existing manufacturing process supporting specifications, prints & quality requirements defined by the customer.
• Support manufacturing with launch and continuous improvement activities.
• Understanding of tool room machining principles are a plus.
• Experience in high volume automated assembly manufacturing process, robotic technology, resistance welding & machining.
• Excellent problem solving skills (Green or black belt certification a plus).
• Mistake proof (Poka Yoke) skill set required.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of five (5) years manufacturing engineering work experience.
• Extensive experience in tool and manufacturing process development with knowledge of CAD, Minitab and functional expertise in application of GD&T.
• Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations.
• Proficiency with PC applications MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, timing charts, flow charting & statistical analysis software.
• Ability to function & lead in a team environment & effectively communicate across various levels of the organization are a must.