Process Engineer - Mfg Eng Body

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Process Engineer with a strong background in high-volume manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant engineering experience and proficiency in using various CAD software. Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement initiatives, conducting business process audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. A commitment to data-driven decision-making and effective communication is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to enhance their career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years relevant experience, ideally in engineering.
• 3 years of process engineering in high-volume manufacturing.
• Proficient in using MS Office and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Request process or equipment countermeasures as needed.
• Drive Kaizen activities and apply improvement tools.
• Lead improvement plans for production processes.

Skills

Process engineering experience

Data analysis

CAD software usage

MS Office skills

Communication skills

Geometrical Dimension and Tolerance knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree or 7-10 years of relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks

MS Project

Job description

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Body Section, Manufacturing Engineering Department

Outline of Duties

• Requests and verifies process or equipment countermeasures when needed.
• Actively pursues new ways of analyzing and communicating data to improve quality.
• Conduct business process audits to ensure that process indicators are being properly tracked and maintained when requested.
• Drives Kaizen activity, applies statistical and other improvement tools.
• Leads improvement plans to validate production processes to achieve department & plant targets for both new model and current production.
• Creates and maintains punch lists.
• Supports and/or leads assigned shop in root cause analysis of any safety, quality, cost, or delivery concerns.
• Participates in cross-functional teams to recommend and countermeasure plant-wide issues.
• Meets with and manages vendor project activities.
• Creates professional documents to record and track measurement results.
• Leads and/or supports continuous improvement activities to improve process functionality.
• Aids and supports Production, Production Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and/or New Model Pilot Team in process validations as needed.
• Use of various CAD software
• Demonstrates development and control of project master schedules and budget management
• Communicates effectively with all Associates, Leadership, vendors, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field plus 1-3 years of relavent experience.
• 3 years minimum process engineering experience in a high-volume production manufacturing environment with exposure to robotics, automated material handling systems, and communication networks.
• Proficient using MS Office skills and MS Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capability to analyze data and make data driven decisions to resolve quality issues, process adjustments, increase throughput, and reduce waste.
• Working knowledge of Geometrical Dimension and Tolerance (GDT).

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 7-10 years of relevant experience
• 3 years of experience in a high-volume industrial manufacturing environment.
• Automotive industry experience. Body assembly experience is a plus.
• Experience in an automated industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to robotics, automated material handling systems, and communication networks.
• Knowledge using AutoCAD, Solidworks, Catia, Delmia process simulation, and MOST time study methodology.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.