Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Novi, Michigan. The ideal candidate will manage production support activities, ensuring quality and safety standards while leading new product implementations. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience in robotics and manufacturing processes. This position offers an opportunity to work with innovative technologies and contribute to continuous improvements in production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experienced in manufacturing engineering with advanced robotics programming.
• Welding experience in MIG & TIG is required.
• Ability to travel by car or plane for job-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product launch activities including fixture design and equipment installation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Approve equipment tooling and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical

Continuous improvement

Project Management

Data analysis

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Catia

3D modeling software

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Objective of the Position: Support day to day Production that involves Safety, Downtime, Quality, OEE and Ergonomic issues. Manage all new Product launch activities for the Plant that includes, Fixture design, Poke Yoke, Line mapping, Process Layouts, Equipment Installation, Process debugging, and Lean Manufacturing Implementations.

Essential Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

• Submit annual capital investments for plant
• Approve and sign off all Equipment and tooling for the facility
• Approve any process related procedures or improvements on production line
• Authority to stop production lines if there are quality or durability related risks
• New product implementation and capacity studies
• Preventative maintenance scheduling for equipment, plant and tooling
• Production Support and OEE
• Send recommendations to Engineering Manager to update equipment or process improvements
• Manage Maintenance, PM's and MRO inventory

Secondary Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

• Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all ENA polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirement Profile:

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in engineering or equivalent experience (Associates in engineering and three years manufacturing engineering experience, or High School diploma and 10 years manufacturing engineering experience).
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineer with Motoman Robotics advanced programming and troubleshooting for a manufacturing supplier preferably automotive.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Catia or 3D modeling software
• Must have practical welding experience in MIG & TIG
• Ability to travel domestically by car or plane
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office & SAP

Technical Expertise:

• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports, statements and projections.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, and write correspondence.
• Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of engineering fundaments, mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems.
• Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.