Process Engineer

Socket.dev; Town of Ogden (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation

Recognition awards

Family events

University discounts

Many more perks

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, implement, and sustain manufacturing processes ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency across new product launches. You will support day-to-day production and drive continuous improvement.

You will lead root cause investigations (8D, 5 Why), apply SPC and Lean Six Sigma, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to minimize downtime and maximize performance during launches.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field; CMgE or CMgET certification is a plus.
• 2–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or high-volume production environments.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills on the shop floor.
• Experience with root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why), SPC, process capability analysis, and Lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
• Flexibility to work in a production environment, support off-shift operations, travel occasionally, and work extended hours during launches or critical events.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and successful new product launches.
• Monitor process performance using SPC and data analysis tools to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D and 5 Why, and implement CAPA.
• Provide real-time production support by troubleshooting equipment and resolving process-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean and Six Sigma with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why)

SPC

Lean / Six Sigma

Data analysis

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

CMgE or CMgET certification (plus)

Job description

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team asProcess Engineer.

In this role you will beresponsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective production. This role supports day-to-day production, drives continuous improvement, and ensures successful execution of new product launches.

Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:

• Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and successful new product launches.
• Monitor process performance using SPC and data analysis tools, identifying opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
• Lead root cause investigations using methodologies such as 8D and 5 Why, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Provide real-time production support by troubleshooting equipment and resolving process-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies while collaborating with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams.

If you have/are:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field; CMgE or CMgET certification is a plus.
• 2–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or high-volume production environments.
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve process and equipment issues on the shop floor.
• Experience with root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why), SPC, process capability analysis, and Lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
• Flexibility to work in a production environment, support off-shift operations, travel occasionally, and work extended hours during product launches or critical manufacturing events.

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!

What’s in it for you:

• Attractive compensation package
• Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
• Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.