Job Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer designs, develops, and maintains robust and efficient production processes to manufacture products that exceed customer expectations, ensuring safety, quality, and ergonomics. Key Highlights: 1. Design and development of robust and efficient production processes 2. Continuous improvement of processes, quality, and cost 3. Analysis and resolution of process-related problems Summary The Manufacturing Engineer designs, develops, launches, and maintains robust, logical, safe, and efficient production processes capable of manufacturing products that satisfy and exceed our customers’ expectations, in compliance with Safety, Quality, Ergonomics, and Capacity plans and standards, reflecting layout-related changes, as well as generating and updating the corresponding Manufacturing Engineering process documentation required for production launch and sustaining a production process—including service parts. Core Competencies * Customer-focused * Adaptability and Flexibility * Analytical * Coaching and Mentoring * Collaborative * Reliable * Customer Focus * Communication * Teamwork * Problem Solving * Time Management * Creative and Innovative Thinking * Continuous Development and Learning Job Responsibilities * Participate in analysis of technology and resources to plan and evaluate feasibility of new, modified, or improved processes. * Participate in review and approval of product and process design and changes. * Analyze and resolve process-related and cross-functional issues. * Track permanent corrective action plans to resolve any outstanding issues related to quality, production, equipment, tooling, customers, and process controls. * Participate in development of process sheets, part changes, manufacturing process cost, material/process standards, and packaging (PCR). * Participate in engineering changes to meet customer timelines (ECN). * Evaluate and validate all equipment required for programs. * Liaise with suppliers for plant projects and equipment purchases for projects, ECNs, and improvements. * Drive continuous improvement of processes, quality, and cost to sustain profitability and competitiveness. * Immediately inform Engineering Management if any activity may impact the customer’s process timeline or delivery schedule, or if additional support or resources beyond one’s scope are required. * Support all actions to respond to and resolve customer issues related to process design. * Support all actions for containment and resolution of internal quality issues related to process design. * Review Customer Requirements and ensure compliance—particularly regarding critical characteristics related to the process. * Responsible for ensuring that production processes and methods are designed to produce quality products per specifications. * Responsible for definition/approval of Poka-Yokes and execution of Red Rabbits. * Actively participate in new project and engineering change meetings. * Participate in and assume responsibility for process improvements. * Participate in coordination of plant layout changes/approvals. * Develop and implement rework or reprocessing instructions, and ensure proper disposition of suspect material. * Participate in findings reported by Safe Launch / Dock Audit / Andon, and provide support if process-related issues arise. * Responsible for analysis of installed production capacity. * Additional tasks assigned by Engineering Manager. * Responsible for development, control, and updating of: * Process Flow Diagram (after PPAP approval) * PFMEA (after PPAP approval) * Standard Operating Instructions and initial operator training in coordination with Production Supervisor. * Error-Proofing Devices (Poka-Yokes, Red Rabbits, error-proofing) and their validation. * Setup Sheets for machine startup, jointly with machine technicians or setters. * Rework and reprocessing instructions. * Development and improvement of workstations and operator training. * Control and updating of Process Capability Studies (line utilization). * Development and improvement to achieve standard process efficiency and R@R approval. Completion of R@R documentation and submission to customer. * Process development and improvement to achieve product and process CpK and PpK. * Motion study, cycle time analysis, and bottleneck identification. * Material flow improvement analysis. * Design, development, validation, and fabrication of process racks—for chrome, painting, e-coat, X-tree, and fixtures for polishing stations or other supporting processes, etc. * Management of customer portals regarding process capacity management (line utilization). * Participation in problem solving, root cause analysis, and 8D, Fast Response, and Tier-1 meetings. * Perform other tasks as directed by Engineering Manager. Job Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering—or related field. * English language proficiency (Intermediate) * Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Manufacturing, preferably in processes similar to those at the plant. * Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing. * Proficiency in CAD, FMEA, and CATIA systems. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project). * Strong analytical skills, including ability to analyze, solve problems, process, modify, and improve design and equipment. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Strong planning and time management skills. * Solid project management skills. * Ability to clearly communicate ideas and recommendations to non-engineering team members. * Principles and practices of Lean Manufacturing. * Detail-oriented.