Manufacturing Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Illinois seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to provide day-to-day technical support for assembly processes in a plant environment, with a focus on improving efficiency and supporting new product introductions.

You will develop APQP documentation such as PFMEA, Process Flows, and Process Design Sheets, analyze line layouts, and drive cross-functional improvements with engineering schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 2 to 4+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Strong experience in manufacturing engineering and assembly processes.
• Proficiency in analyzing and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Ability to develop APQP documents such as PFMEA, Process Flow Charts, and Process Design Sheets.
• Experience with tooling and machining in production.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support to assembly operations and resolve production issues.
• Train production staff on assembly processes and best practices.
• Analyze line layouts, workflow, and tooling to maximize efficiency.
• Develop APQP requirements including PFMEA, Process Flow Charts, and Process Design Sheets.
• Lead prototype and pre-production parts activities for manufacturability.
• Prepare and distribute ISIR for prototype parts.
• Create and maintain engineering micro-schedules tracking tasks and milestones.
• Ensure milestones align with broader program timelines.
• Identify load requirements and opportunities for new processes.
• Communicate tooling and equipment needs to teams.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement in automotive manufacturing.

Skills

APQP

PFMEA

Process Flow

Process Design

Line Layout

Workflow

ISIR

Quality Documentation

Cross-Functional Teams

Scheduling

Machining Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Machining Tools

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer provides day-to-day technical support and training for assembly processes in a plant environment, with a strong focus on optimizing efficiency, improving manufacturing methods, and supporting new product introduction activities. This role plays a key part in analyzing and refining assembly line layouts, developing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) documentation, and ensuring that project milestones are met through detailed engineering schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support to assembly operations and serve as a resource for resolving production issues.
• Train production staff and other team members on assembly processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Analyze assembly line layouts, workflow, assembly methods, change-over fixturing, gauges, work-in-process (WIP) storage, and tool storage to maximize efficiency and throughput.
• Develop and maintain Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) requirements, including Process Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (PFMEA), Process Flow Charts, and Process Design Sheets.
• Lead and participate in activities to build prototype and pre-production sample parts, ensuring manufacturing feasibility and process robustness.
• Prepare and distribute Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR) to internal stakeholders for prototype and pre-production parts.
• Support program management macro-schedules by creating and maintaining detailed engineering micro-schedules that track tasks, deliverables, and project milestones.
• Ensure all project milestones related to manufacturing engineering are completed on time and in alignment with overall program timelines.
• Identify process equipment load requirements, tooling and equipment needs, and opportunities to implement new processes to support production and product refresh initiatives.
• Communicate process, tooling, and equipment requirements clearly to appropriate internal team members and collaborate cross-functionally to implement improvements.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts within an automotive manufacturing environment, focusing on quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 2 to 4+ years of related manufacturing experience.
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong experience in manufacturing engineering and assembly processes.
• Proficiency in analyzing and optimizing manufacturing processes, including line layout, workflow, and tooling.
• Ability to develop and maintain APQP documentation such as PFMEA, Process Flow Charts, and Process Design Sheets.
• Experience with tooling and machining in a production environment.
• Demonstrated capability in process improvement within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to create and manage detailed engineering schedules that support broader program timelines.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical information.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing engineering experience within the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability and its application to prototype and pre-production parts.
• Familiarity with Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR) and related quality documentation.
• Experience working on product refresh projects across multiple product lines.
• Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams focused on new product introduction and process changes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Willingness to consider longer-term opportunities in a plant-based environment.