Production Engineer

Undisclosed; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Undisclosed is seeking a Production Engineer to apply CATIA CAD to assess manufacturing feasibility and cost efficiency for designs. You will collaborate with product and manufacturing teams to optimize workflows, equipment usage, and process efficiency across programs.

You will develop cost plans for vehicle programs, perform should-cost analyses, track KPIs, and present cost forecasts and budgets throughout the development lifecycle. Relocation across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with twelve (12) months experience.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical part designs with CATIA CAD to evaluate manufacturing feasibility and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with product and manufacturing teams to improve production workflows, equipment utilization and process efficiency.
• Develop and maintain cost plans for new and existing vehicle programs including materials, tooling, manufacturing and engineering costs.
• Conduct should-cost analyses to benchmark supplier pricing and monitor cost trends.
• Prepare and present cost forecasts and budget proposals throughout product development.

Skills

CATIA CAD

Cost analysis

Manufacturing processes

Process optimization

KPIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Production/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Utilize CATIA CAD software to review mechanical part designs and systems to evaluate manufacturing feasibility and cost efficiency. Collaborate with product engineering teams to ensure cost-effective solutions. Work closely with manufacturing teams to evaluate and improve production workflows, equipment utilization, and process efficiency. Partner with manufacturing teams to analyze production processes. Support value analysis/value engineering initiatives. Support continuous improvement of cost planning processes, manufacturing and operational efficiency. Stay informed on industry best practices, manufacturing technologies, and cost optimization strategies. Develop and maintain comprehensive cost plans for new and existing vehicle programs, including material, tooling, manufacturing, and engineering costs. Conduct detailed cost analysis of components, systems, and manufacturing process. Conduct should-cost analyses to benchmark supplier pricing. Develop and track KPIs. Monitor cost trends and provide actionable insights to ensure alignment with financial targets. Prepare and present cost forecasts and budget proposals throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with twelve (12) months experience.

40 hr/wk, $95,534/yr. Relocation to various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. may be required. The purpose of relocation would be to work with clients on projects.