Process Engineer Direct Hire

LER TechForce, an LHP affiliate, previously LHP Engineering Resources, is looking for a Process Engineer to support a Tier 1 assembly plant .

This is a direct hire Opportunity

Process Engineer- Assembly Plant Layout

Brownstown, MI

Job Duties:

• Work on secondary equipment and partner with 2 other plants (Local)
• Design assembly line using only a Bill of Materials and a 3D rendering of a fascia, FEM, or Liftgate assembly
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
• Partner with sequencing partners designing, error proofing, and implementing new off-site assembly processes. This includes developing process flows, cell layouts, component flows, estimating takt times, labor requirements, and tracking builds prior to SOP.
• Take a "hands on” approach to all areas of assembly and sequencing.
• Demonstrate understanding of how fascia assemblies go together using customer provided Data (Spinfire, 3D PDF or CAD).
• Follow timelines and keep Program launch check lists up to date.
• Develop and maintain open issues list to be shared in launch team meetings.
• Work with APQP on error proofing requirements and any open issues identified utilizing DFMA practices.
• Work with APQP on fascia designs to improve assembly processes and ergonomic requirements
• Partner with Facilities & Automation Engineering teams on specific equipment requirements and deliverables.
• Assist with training off site personnel on new equipment and assembly processes.
• Ensure all documentation required for PPAP is ready and available prior to run at rate with customer. This includes work guidance's, FMEAs and control plans, Torque/Pull test schedules.
• Train sequencing partners on escalation procedures.
• Support all issues related to launching off site assembly process.
• Continuously improve offsite processes utilizing synchronous and lean manufacturing techniques to improve labor efficiencies and quality.
• Develop and drive KOI's at our off-site assembly sequencers.
• Investigate customer and sequencing quality issues and implement corrective action plans to improve our products and processes.
• Assist in communicating and training all CPA's, Team Leaders, and team members on initiated processes and changes.
• Review new technologies, benchmarking them against other Company divisions, as well as other manufacturing facilities to determine their relevance.
• Review ergonomics for building and inspecting procedures.

Required Experience & Skills

• 2+ years of Professional Experience in Process or Manufacturing Engineering supporting automotive exterior trim programs
• Demonstrated understanding of line lay out and AutoCAD
• Hands on professional experience with Sequencing
• Familiarity with DFMA, synchronous manufacturing, and ergonomics
• Knowledge of MES (manufacturing execution systems)
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Project, AutoCAD)
• Strong communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Science or Technology area

Preferred Experience & Skills

• MES (Nysus, InSequence) background

Recommended Skills

• Auto Cad
• Automation
• Automotive Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Cad
• Communication