Manufacturing Engineer in Lansing

Energy Jobline ZR; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Branex Group in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Senior PM to coordinate VAA supplier launches, ensuring resources, schedules and critical path deliverables are met. You will track progress, communicate with the team, and support readiness activities.

You will work with the Global VAA Lead on technical reviews, audits, PFMEA, and documentation such as Control Drawings, MPD, and PFEP. Travel to supplier facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years automotive industry experience with assembly processes.
• 4+ years in Project/Program Management.
• Experience with Engine Dress and just-in-time sequencing.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Global VAA Lead to guide the supplier through launch readiness.
• Support VAA technical reviews, feasibility studies, and audits.
• Attend PFMEA workshops and drive issue resolution.
• Gather documents: Control Drawings, MPD, PFEP.
• Present monthly progress summaries to senior management.
• Review ECRs and ensure impact documentation.
• Collaborate on plant layout, tooling, and equipment buyoffs.
• Participate in weekly open issues reviews and meetings.

Skills

VAA Assembly

Project Management

English Proficiency

Time Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Quality & Process Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Process Mapping

Line Balancing

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Mission:

Work closely with the Value-Added Assembly (VAA) Supplier to ensure they have the company resources needed to succeed, track their launch progress, achieve timely deliverables of tasks on the critical path, and facilitate clear communication with the team. The mission of this position is to ensure VAA Supplier achieves a flawless launch.

VAA Suppliers are those who assemble and deliver the following modules just-in-time and in sequence: Front Verticals/Corners, Front Horizontal, Rear Suspension/Axle, Engine Dress, Headliner, Floor Console, CRFM, and Tire & Wheel.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Work closely with and take directions from the Global VAA Lead to provide ongoing guidance, support and monitor the VAA Supplier’s progress to ensure compliance with launch requirements & processes
• Support the Global VAA Lead and Program Team in VAA Technical Reviews, evaluation of VAA quote submissions, provide inputs to feasibility studies and business case studies Support the Global VAA Lead in preparing the Supplier for launch readiness audits at various phases of the launch process (Readiness Valve Check List audits and System Validation Build Audits)
• Schedule meetings with the PFMEA Coordinator and actively participate in the VAA Level 3 PFMEA workshops
• Work with various groups to obtain the necessary documents for the VAA Supplier (Control Drawings, Master Process Documents (MPD), Plan for Every Part (PFEP))
• On a monthly basis, prepare and present a summary of VAA Supplier’s progress to VAA 3rd Party Manager, Vehicle System Execution Manager, Manufacturing Integration Manager (MIM), Plant Launch Manager (PLOM) and Upper-Level Management Team
• Review and forward all ECRs that pertain to the VAA Supplier, log each ECR and document its impact to the VAA
• Work closely with the VAA Supplier to review and buyoff on sequence racks, participate in the VAA Supplier’s review and approval of their plant layout, assembly processes, tooling and equipment
• Work with Plant Quality Engineer in reviewing the VAA Supplier’s quality plan
• Actively participate in the VAA Supplier’s weekly open issues review meetings and the working level meetings to close out all open issues

Required Skills, Abilities and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent training and experience
• Seasoned professional with 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry with hands-on experience in assembly processes, understanding of tooling and equipment, material flow, quality and fast paced production environment
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Project/Program Management
• Must have prior experience in Engine Dress
• Working knowledge of just-in-time assembly and sequencing, time studies, line balancing and throughput analysis
• Well versed in the development of PFMEA, red rabbit and possess good understanding of various error proofing methodologies (vision system, part presence sensing, assembly sequence…)
• Must be fluent in English and have good oral and written communication skills
• Supportive and embrace , especially organizational and cultural
• Self-starter and strong time management skills
• High level of interpersonal and team building skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Good Presentation Skills
• Able to work some overtime and weekends during program launches and/or during critical program activities
• Periodic travel to Assembly Plant(s) and Supplier facilities

Skills, Abilities and Experiences:

• In-depth experience in the assembly processes of the above‑mentioned VAA modules, including the knowledge to identify the right tooling, equipment and mistake proofing to achieve quality products
• Basic understanding of costs and finance
• Comfortable working and communicating with Upper Management
• Working knowledge of Body Dimensional, GD&T, and Part Data Analysis
• Understanding of GVDP (Global Vehicle Development Process) or equivalent

Company Description

Branex Group offers the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company DescriptionBranex Group is a Minority‑owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women's Owned Business through the Women's Business Enterprise Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on , , , , , , , , veteran status, status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.