Torque Improvement Process Engineer (Automotive)

VSE Consulting Group, LLC; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Consulting Group LLC is seeking an early-career Process Engineer – Torque Improvement to support an automotive manufacturing improvement project in the Bloomington-Normal, Illinois area. The role focuses on diagnosing torque and fastening issues on the plant floor and driving measurable improvements in quality and throughput.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of manufacturing experience in automotive assembly or supplier environments, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering.
• 2–3 years manufacturing experience, automotive preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work on an active manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate torque, fastening, tooling, and assembly processes on the floor.
• Analyze torque curves, tool fault data, and controller results for trends.
• Perform structured problem solving and root-cause analysis; implement corrective actions.
• Develop and validate torque parameters, process settings, PFMEA/control plans.
• Participate in GEMBAs, process reviews, torque-station audits, CI activities.
• Maintain documentation, dashboards, and training materials.
• Follow customer policies and requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

On-floor manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control plans

SPC

Torque tooling

Job description

VSE Consulting Group LLC is seeking an early-career Process Engineer – Torque Improvement to support an automotive manufacturing improvement project in the Bloomington-Normal, Illinois area. The role focuses on diagnosing torque and fastening issues on the plant floor and driving measurable improvements in quality and throughput.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of manufacturing experience in automotive assembly or supplier environments, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and