Production Process Engineer

Kaygen, Inc.; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in automotive engineering is seeking an experienced engineer to develop and optimize operating processes for the Powertrain department. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in automotive pre-production and manufacturing engineering, Automation expertise, and familiarity with 3D CAD software. Responsibilities include leading assembly lines and managing project schedules and budgets. The role is based in Georgetown, KY, and relocation is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve operating process plans for the Powertrain department.
• Lead and implement engine/transmission machining or assembly lines.
• Maintain schedule and budget for the project area.
• Create and optimize standard tools and benchmarks.
• Participate in cross-functional working groups.
• Visualize plans and schedules for project consensus.
• Analyze and communicate manufacturing issues clearly.

Skills

Automotive pre-production or manufacturing engineering experience

Automation expertise

3D CAD experience (Catia or Delmia)

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) familiarity

Design for Manufacturing / Simultaneous Engineering experience

Internal Logistics experience

Quality Process Set Up skills

Project management skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Developing operating process plans to machine or assemble parts for assigned area of the Powertrain department
• Leading, planning, procurement, installation, trial, and launching of engine/transmission machining or assembly lines
• Creating and maintaining schedule and budget for assigned area
• Develop / improve standard tools and benchmarks
• Lead and participate in cross functional working groups across local facility and corporate departments to achieve project goals
• Visualize activity plans and schedules to facilitate quick consensus building to secure project priorities.
• Analyze critical manufacturing issues and clearly communicate root cause and countermeasure plans to stakeholders

Requirements

• Automotive pre-production or manufacturing engineering experience
• Automation experience including specification, tooling/jig design, equipment procurement, and installation
• 3D CAD experience (Catia or Delmia)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) familiarity skills
• Design for Manufacturing / Simultaneous Engineering experience
• Internal Logistics experience including route planning, simulations and analysis, packaging, and automation
• Quality Process Set Up [containment, repeatability, nondestructive inspection]
• Project management skills including scheduling, budgeting, coordinating, problem solving, and reporting
• Willing to relocate and work in Office in Georgetown KY