Process Engineering Manager USA

Nemak Spain SL.; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemak USA, Inc. in the United States seeks a senior Process Engineering Manager to oversee control capture in Master PFMEAs, coordinate with master PFMEA committees, and lead risk mitigation across plant operations.

You will drive audits, support new programs, and push Cost Reduction Projects while mentoring teams and ensuring quality and technical standards are met. Flexibility across Sheboygan WI, Dickson TN, and Glasgow KY is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgy or IE is required.
• 8+ years of management experience in engineering processes.
• 3+ years in operations; quality and product engineering experience desired.
• Certifications in Red-X Shainin and Change Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the capture of effective controls in the Master PFMEAs with various committees.
• Ensure frequent audits of manufacturing processes with focus on process parameters.
• Involve early in new programs and promote participation with Core Teams and Technical Reviews.
• Support SLCP implementation in new programs operating in plants.
• Define, negotiate, and manage Cost Reduction Projects benefiting plants.
• Oversee technical problem-solving projects to resolve critical issues.
• Lead lessons learned and best practices across plants via Expert Meetings.
• Review and approve Process Changes and general Standards.
• Manage the Process Engineering team, direct and indirect, across central and plant teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Quality control

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgy or IE

Job description

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Nemak is dedicated to developing technological solutions that make sustainable mobility possible.

We are committed to working together across disciplines to drive innovation and to shape the future of automotive lightweighting.

This role is open to Sheboygan Wisconsin, Dickson Tennessee or Glasgow Kentucky locations.

Objective

Ensure a systematic management of effective risk mitigation through the application of problem ‑ solving methodologies, as well as ensure early involvement in new programs and support and manage the deployment of best practices across the plants, with the objective of contributing to Operational Excellence in the plants.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the capture of effective controls in the Master PFMEAs, together with the different Master PFMEA committees for the critical processes of the Plants.
• Ensure the execution of frequent audits to the manufacturing processes in the Plants, with a primary focus on process parameters
• Ensure and establish early involvement in new programs, promoting participation with the Core Teams and Technical Reviews to guarantee effective risk mitigation.
• Support the effective implementation of the SLCP in new programs that are already operating in the Plants.
• Define, negotiate, and manage Cost Reduction Projects that benefit the Plants
• Agree on and manage Technical Problem-Solving projects focused on resolving critical issues in the Plants.
• Manage the implementation of lessons learned and best practices across the different Plants, deployed during the Expert Meetings
• Provide support in the review and approval of Process Changes and general Standards in the Plants.
• Manage the team under responsibility (direct and indirect) to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the Process Engineering area in both the Central team and the Plants.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgy or IE Required
• At least 8 years management experience in engineering processes
• At least 3 years experience in operations
• Quality Engineering and Product Engineering experience desired
• Certifications in Red-X Shainin and Change Management

Nemak USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nemak USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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