Process Engineer I: Automotive Manufacturing & Lean

Faurecia Services Groupe; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Faurecia Services Groupe is seeking a Process Engineer I to develop and improve manufacturing processes in a high-volume automotive setting. You will design processes, document standard work, and collaborate cross-functionally to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

You will apply Lean methods, perform capacity analysis, and support automation initiatives such as robotics and Poka-Yoke, while ensuring ergonomic and safety considerations in workstation design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience supporting engineering changes and process documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement manufacturing processes to meet production requirements.
• Develop standard work and process documentation.
• Define equipment specs and support procurement, installation, and launch.
• Support engineering change management and ensure changes are implemented.
• Analyze performance to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, and PC&L to resolve issues and drive actions.
• Support automation initiatives including robotics and Poka-Yoke.
• Perform capacity analysis and line balancing to meet takt time.
• Apply Lean methodologies to eliminate waste and improve performance.
• Ensure ergonomics and safety in process/workstation design.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Robotics systems

Automated testing equipment

Poka-Yoke devices

Job description

Faurecia Services Groupe is seeking a Process Engineer I to develop and improve manufacturing processes in a high-volume automotive setting. You will design processes, document standard work, and collaborate cross-functionally to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

You will apply Lean methods, perform capacity analysis, and support automation initiatives such as robotics and Poka-Yoke, while ensuring ergonomic and safety considerations in workstation design.