Process Engineering Specialist

Optimal Solution Company; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite

Job summary

Optimal Solution Company is seeking a Process Engineering Specialist to support Final Assembly through continuous improvement of safety, quality, and productivity. You will apply engineering methods to establish and optimize manufacturing processes and products.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and data- driven problem solving, with experience in Lean and Six Sigma. Onsite manufacturing environment in Michigan, United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience preferred.
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills.
• FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Final Assembly
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
• Develop action plans to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions
• Lead process audits to ensure discipline aligns with Vehicle Operations guidelines
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions
• Analyze vehicle inventory root causes; map and implement corrective actions
• Create process/instruction sheets for quality methods and processes
• Deliver capable processes and tools for Trim and Chassis Assembly operations
• Lead resolution of assembly-related concerns; drive lean initiatives and best practices
• Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and internal ISO audits
• Drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements in Chassis/Trim areas
• Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements

Skills

Process Validation

Excel & PowerPoint

Problem solving

Data analysis

Paint experience

Green belt trained

UAW experience

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Title

Process Engineering Specialist

Position Description

• Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Final Assembly
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
• Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes
• Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelines
• Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required
• Analyze vehicle inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce vehicle inventory
• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
• Deliver capable processes and tools for Trim and Chassis Assembly operations
• Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
• Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
• Support continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity in Chassis and/or Trim areas
• Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements

Skills Required

• Process Validation
• MS Excel & PowerPoint
• Problem solving skills
• Data analysis
• Paint experience
• Green belt trained
• UAW experience
• Team Player

Experience Required

• 5+ years of related experience
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Experience Preferred

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
• Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
• TQM and Kaizen Methods
• FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
• Visual Factory Management
• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience

Education Required

High School Diploma / GED

Education Preferred

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Additional Information

Onsite

Use of AI Technology

Unless expressly authorized in the interview/skill set validation instructions, candidates may not use AI tools or other third-party assistance during an interview or assessment to generate or provide substantive answers to interview questions. Candidates should answer organically in their own words, drawing on their own knowledge, skills, and experience. Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in the candidate being removed from consideration