Manufacturing Process Development Engineer

SK Services LLC; Auburn (AL); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SK Services, LLC seeks a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer to lead the introduction of new products and manufacturing processes from concept to production launch. You will blend manufacturing engineering, equipment development, project coordination, and continuous improvement to ensure efficient, reliable assembly operations.

The role involves designing fixtures and tooling, coordinating with global teams and suppliers, and delivering cost-effective manufacturing solutions that meet

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement new assembly processes, production stations, and lines for new product launches.
• Create 3D models, technical drawings, and equipment specifications for fixtures, tooling, and assembly stations.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, equipment suppliers, and international colleagues to develop solutions and meet project deadlines.
• Evaluate and select equipment suppliers, obtain quotations, and oversee equipment fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Support prototype assembly activities and ensure manufacturing requirements are incorporated into new product development.
• Prepare estimates for labor requirements, cycle times, production capacity, and manufacturing costs to support new business proposals.
• Manage project budgets and capital equipment expenditures in line with approved targets.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, including standardized work instructions, PFMEAs, and equipment adjustment procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality and Controls teams to establish inspection methods, control plans, and testing equipment requirements.
• Conduct equipment acceptance reviews and validate process performance through capability studies and measurement system analysis, including gauge R&R.
• Analyze production data, equipment uptime, scrap rates, and process efficiency to identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform manufacturing process audits in accordance with applicable quality management standards.
• Assist Industrial Engineering and Maintenance teams with troubleshooting and process optimization as needed.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Description du poste

About the Client

Our client is an established international manufacturing company specializing in engineered components and innovative solutions for industrial and automotive applications.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Process Development Engineer will support the introduction of new products and manufacturing processes, from initial concept and equipment design through installation, validation, and production launch. This role combines manufacturing engineering, equipment and fixture development, project coordination, and continuous improvement to ensure efficient, reliable, and cost-effective assembly operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new assembly processes, production stations, and manufacturing lines for new product launches.
• Create 3D models, technical drawings, and equipment specifications for fixtures, tooling, and assembly stations.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, equipment suppliers, and international colleagues to develop solutions and meet project deadlines.
• Evaluate and select equipment suppliers, obtain quotations, and oversee equipment fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Support prototype assembly activities and ensure manufacturing requirements are incorporated into new product development.
• Prepare estimates for labor requirements, cycle times, production capacity, and manufacturing costs to support new business proposals.
• Manage project budgets and capital equipment expenditures in line with approved targets.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, including standardized work instructions, process risk assessments (PFMEAs), and equipment adjustment procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality and Controls teams to establish inspection methods, control plans, and testing equipment requirements.
• Conduct equipment acceptance reviews and validate process performance through capability studies and measurement system analysis, including gauge R&R.
• Analyze production data, equipment uptime, scrap rates, and process efficiency to identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform manufacturing process audits in accordance with applicable quality management standards.
• Assist Industrial Engineering and Maintenance teams with troubleshooting and process optimization as needed.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.