Process Planning Engineer

Minth-North-America; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Minth North America, Inc. in Wixom, MI seeks a Process Planning Engineer to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficient, cost-effective production. Responsibilities include process feasibility, PFMEA, PFD creation, and line-layout planning.

Requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and at least 3 years in manufacturing/process engineering, with knowledge of CATIA or NX/UG and PFMEA tools. Salary range: $90,000–$110,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience with automotive components and familiarity with IATF 16949 and APQP core tools.

Responsibilities

• Quotation phase: Evaluate process feasibility, prelim. routing planning, tooling planning; support quotation decisions.
• Project award phase: Detailed process feasibility, plan PFMEA, create PFD, engineering A-sheet and PSCS.
• Responsible for production line layout, equipment planning, and tooling planning; track implementation.
• Conduct takt time and OEE analysis to identify bottlenecks and support capacity validation.
• Plan and drive implementation of poka-yoke solutions; support process changes and handover.

Skills

Takt time calculations

OEE analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX/UG

PFMEA software (APIS)

Job description

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Process Planning Engineer

Full Time Minth North America, Inc., Wixom, MI, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2940

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

The Process Planning Engineer plays a critical role in the manufacturing industry by designing, developing, and optimizing production processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This position involves planning manufacturing workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and reduce waste.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quotation phase: Conduct process feasibility evaluation, preliminary process routing planning, and tooling planning; participate in customer TR (Technical Review) communications to support quotation decision-making.
• Project award phase: Carry out detailed process feasibility evaluation and process planning; develop the Process Flow Diagram (PFD), PFMEA, Engineering A-sheet, and list of process special characteristics
• Responsible for production line layout design, equipment planning, and tooling planning, and track their implementation and delivery.
• Conduct takt time and OEE analysis to identify bottlenecks and support capacity validation.
• Plan and drive the implementation of process error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions.
• Participate in process change management and production handover, and consolidate process planning standards and lessons learned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience required or higher
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, including at least one complete project followed through from the quotation or PFMEA phase to start of production (SOP).
• Industry background: Experience in automotive components (stampings, machining, welding, or assembly preferred); familiar with IATF 16949 and the APQP core tools.
• Tools & skills: Proficient in at least one CAD system (CATIA or NX/UG) for reading 3D models and developing process plans; able to use Excel for takt time and capacity calculations; experience with PFMEA software (e.g., APIS or Excel-based templates) is a plus

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