Project Process Engineer

Shively Diversified Management Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Shively Diversified Management Services in Buffalo, NY seeks a Project-Based Launch Process Engineer to support crankshaft machining and rotating equipment in automotive engine programs. You will lead runs, set feeds and speeds, validate processes, and help with PFMEA and PPAP.

This project-based role requires 3–5+ years in manufacturing and machining, and involves travel between the United States and Canada. The role offers an hourly pay rate of $50.00.

Qualifications

• Experience with crankshaft manufacturing, machining, and rotating equipment.
• Strong in process validation & capability (Cp/Cpk).
• Knowledge of APQP and PPAP.
• Read GD&T and prints.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Engineering degree or equivalent, and Crankshaft experience preferred.
• 3–5+ yrs manufacturing and machining experience.
• Ability to travel between the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine runs off (cycle time, capability, quality).
• Execute Run Rate, validation, and pre-production builds.
• Support install & debug of rotating machine tools.
• Develop processes for crankshaft machining (turning, grinding).
• Set/optimize feeds, speeds, cycle times.
• Experience with carbide machining inserts and able to propose alternatives to improve quality and/or throughput.
• Troubleshoot vibration, runout, tool wear, finish issues.
• Drive OEE, scrap, cycle time, Cp/Cpk improvements.
• Support PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP.
• Partner with production, maintenance, tooling, suppliers.
• Ensure safe operation of rotating equipment.

Skills

process validation

Cp/Cpk

troubleshooting

travel willingness

GD&T understanding

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

APQP

PPAP

Job description

Project-Based Launch Process Engineer

Overview:

• Project-based with defined scope, timeline, and hours; hourly pay rate: $50.00
• Assist with process launch in machining environments focusing on crankshaft machining for automotive engines
• Focus: rotating equipment (CNC, grinders, spindle systems)
• Manage run-offs, validations, and production readiness

Responsibilities:

• Lead machine runs off (cycle time, capability, quality)
• Execute Run Rate, validation, and pre-production builds
• Support install & debug of rotating machine tools
• Develop processes for crankshaft machining (turning, grinding)
• Set/optimize feeds, speeds, cycle times
• Experience with carbide machining inserts and able to propose alternatives to improve quality and/or throughput
• Troubleshoot vibration, runout, tool wear, finish issues
• Drive OEE, scrap, cycle time, Cp/Cpk improvements
• Support PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP
• Partner with production, maintenance, tooling, suppliers
• Ensure safe operation of rotating equipment

Qualifications:

• Experience with crankshaft manufacturing, machining, and rotating equipment
• Strong in process validation & capability (Cp/Cpk)
• Knowledge of APQP and PPAP
• Read GD&T and prints
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Engineering degree or equivalent, and Crankshaft experience preferred
• 3–5+ yrs manufacturing and machining experience
• Ability to travel between the United States and Canada