Process Engineer

Insight Global; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer to support machining-heavy operations for our automotive client in Buffalo, NY. You will work with Production and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize equipment performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires Lean Manufacturing knowledge, experience with equipment design, and the ability to solve problems in real time to reduce downtime and improve throughput.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and troubleshoot equipment.
• Mechanical competency and aptitude for learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Daily Production Support: Partner with Production and Maintenance teams to resolve equipment and process issues
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for downtime events
• Plug into PLCs and CNC systems to diagnose and resolve logic or performance issues
• Process & Equipment Engineering: Design, build, and maintain machinery, tools, and automation systems
• Collaborate with machine and tool builders for new equipment launches
• Lead plant equipment installation, debug, and continuous improvement activities
• Provide technical oversight for vendors during on-site work
• Drive productivity improvements through cycle time, uptime, and quality enhancements
• Identify and eliminate waste in processes using Lean Manufacturing principles
• Support implementation of GM’s Global Manufacturing System and standardized work
• Coach and train production teams on Lean tools and problem-solving techniques
• Project & Documentation Work: Support change management and production trials for new processes
• Create and maintain process documentation, including PFMEAs, control plans, and flow diagrams
• Contribute to lessons learned and best practice updates for central process teams
• Evaluate bottlenecks and develop solutions to improve throughput
• Must be comfortable working any of the following shifts:
• 1st shift: 7 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday
• 2nd shift: 3 pm-11:30 pm Monday-Friday
• 3rd shift: 11 pm -7:30 am Sunday through Thursday morning shift

Skills

AutoCAD

Education

BS in Engineering (any discipline acceptable; mechanical or electrical preferred)

Job description

• BS, Engineering (any discipline acceptable, Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• 3+ years of experience (minimum) working in a manufacturing engineering environment
• Ability to read an engineering drawings, troubleshoot equipment, and general mechanical competency
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems

Plusses

• AutoCAD knowledge/drafting knowledge
• Experience working as a Process Engineer or Continuous Improvement Engineer

Summary

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on, technically driven Manufacturing Process Engineer to support and enhance machining-intensive operations for our automotive manufacturing client in Buffalo, NY. You’ll work directly with Production and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize equipment performance, and lead continuous improvement efforts. This role requires a strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, equipment design, and the ability to solve problems in real-time within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities Include

Daily Production Support:

Partner with Production and Maintenance teams to resolve equipment and process issues

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for downtime events

Plug into PLCs and CNC systems to diagnose and resolve logic or performance issues

Process & Equipment Engineering:

Design, build, and maintain machinery, tools, and automation systems

Collaborate with machine and tool builders for new equipment launches

Lead plant equipment installation, debug, and continuous improvement activities

Provide technical oversight for vendors during on-site work

Drive productivity improvements through cycle time, uptime, and quality enhancements

Identify and eliminate waste in processes using Lean Manufacturing principles

Support implementation of GM’s Global Manufacturing System and standardized work

Coach and train production teams on Lean tools and problem-solving techniques

Project & Documentation Work:

Support change management and production trials for new processes

Create and maintain process documentation, including PFMEAs, control plans, and flow diagrams

Contribute to lessons learned and best practice updates for central process teams

Evaluate bottlenecks and develop solutions to improve throughput

Must be comfortable working any of the following shifts:

1st shift: 7 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday

2nd shift: 3 pm-11:30 pm Monday-Friday

3rd shift: 11 pm -7:30 am Sunday through Thursday morning shift