Mechanical Engineer Automotive

BS Mechanical or Electrical preferred
As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide technical expertise for solving all types of process issues, and act as a primary contact with the end customer for all production issues. The primary goals are to support the improvement of plant metrics such as downtime, customer PPM, and defects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead continuous improvements and provide technical expertise in solving process problems.
Troubleshoot equipment and part defects. Implement corrective actions quickly and effectively.
Manage process documentation such as work instructions and setup instructions.
Optimize the manufacturing processes to improve quality and material flow, while reducing cycle times.
Work with the Process Planning team during the development and launch of new equipment, tooling, and processes.
Provide training for new and modified processes.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Engineering required, Mechanical Electrical preferred.
Exposure to the manufacturing environment is required; automotive manufacturing experience is preferred.
Experience with the development, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and processes.
Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively implement short and long-term counter measures.
Intermediate knowledge of PLC programming preferred.
Understanding of lean manufacturing, JIS, OEE, line sequencing, KANBAN, etc. a plus.
Ability to lead cost-focused solutions to manufacturing issues.
Strong interpersonal skills and organizational aptitude.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 85,000.00 95,000.00 Per Year