Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Process Engineer to support our manufacturing process engineering activities during new product launches and capacity expansions. The ideal candidate will apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.
• Conduct and lead process audits such as machine capabilities, dynamic control plans, and annual cycle checks to ensure process discipline is consistent with guidelines.
• Analyze process bottleneck root causes and engage in constraint management and process optimizations.
• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes.
• Participate in root cause analysis of machine issues with the production and maintenance teams.
• Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices.
• Present process optimizations to team and plant management.
• Work cooperatively and supportively with a broad range of individuals with different levels of education and experience.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously with guidance on priority to meet established deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with Plant, Corporate, Governmental, and Environmental standards.
• Support ISO compliance and internal ISO auditing.

Essential Skills

• 3 or more years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience utilizing data to drive engineering solutions, including PFMEA creation and documentation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with project management, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills.
• Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
• DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience.
• FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with various gear machining processes such as broaching, hobbing, grinding, honing, turning, polishing, and automation.
• Automotive launch experience, preferably with assembly tooling.
• Experience with process improvement, project management, tooling, assembly, machining, powertrain, and axle.
• Experience with 3D printing capabilities and 3D modeling.
• TQM and Kaizen Methods.

Work Environment

The role requires working in a dynamic manufacturing environment that involves collaboration with various cross-functional teams. The work includes conducting process audits, managing multiple tasks, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The environment emphasizes continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices, utilizing advanced tools and methodologies to optimize processes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.87 - $42.88/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sterling Heights,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $39 - $43