Production Engineer

RWE Renewables, Americas; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Renewables, Americas is seeking a Production Engineer to review mechanical designs using CATIA, evaluate manufacturability, and drive cost-efficient production processes. You will partner with product and manufacturing teams to optimize workflows and monitor performance metrics across projects.

The role involves developing comprehensive cost plans for vehicle programs, conducting detailed cost analyses, and presenting forecasts to align with financial targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Production, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 12 months of experience required.
• 40 hr/wk; relocation may be required to multiple U.S. locations.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical part designs with CATIA to assess manufacturability and cost.
• Collaborate with product and manufacturing teams to improve workflows and efficiency.
• Develop cost plans, conduct analyses, and track KPIs throughout product development.
• Prepare cost forecasts and budget proposals across the lifecycle.

Skills

Cost analysis

Process optimization

KPI tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

CATIA CAD

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.