Senior Process Engineer - Automotive Automation (Onsite)

Saia-Burgess Automotive Actuators LLC; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead advanced manufacturing processes, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement at the Springfield, TN site. The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance, with APQP, PFMEA, and IATF 16949 compliance support, and collaboration with global teams.

You will oversee process optimization, product launches, and capacity improvements, leveraging knowledge of Allen-Bradley and Keyence PLCs, plus Lean Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• 7+ years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing processes and improvement initiatives.
• Support product launches and automation projects.
• Optimize safety, quality, productivity and cost performance.
• Support APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC and MSA.
• Lead process capability studies and DOE activities.
• Support IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 compliance.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Keyence PLCs

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Johnson Electric is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead advanced manufacturing processes, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement at the Springfield, TN site. The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance, with APQP, PFMEA, and IATF 16949 compliance support, and collaboration with global teams.

You will oversee process optimization, product launches, and capacity improvements, leveraging knowledge of Allen-Bradley and Keyence PLCs, plus Lean Six Sigma