Manufacturing Engineer - Highland Park, MI.
Six-month contract position
Pay Rate: $28.85 - $43.25 per hour (Based on proven work history)


Available Shifts:
10:00am - 7:00pm Monday-Friday
6:00pm - 3:00am Monday-Friday


Main Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer position:

• Carry out process improvements, problem resolution, project management and help with employee training
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency
• Prepare and present plans for above and coordinate deployment
• Perform research, design, and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including estalishing goals and evaluting results
• Participate in analysis of designs to determine areas of improvement
• Maintain plant documentation for designated product lines to include but not limited to PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, and ODS forms
• Establish/maintain lineside racking in manufacturing areas
• Understand automation interfaces with robotics and vision systems that are used for manufacturing and Poke-Yoke Systems
• Attend and participate in SDT Meetings working with Program and Launch Managers to go over open issues lists and upcoming changes to assigned programs
• Prepare/maintain electronic floor layout drawings for current/future business and Continuous Improvement projects
• Lead equipment installation and relocation projects within the facility, including but not limited to air, power, and floor space requirements
• Ability to work in a team environment and mentor other engineers in the department
• Perform process and material flow analysis. Develop manufacturing process techniques, and equipment to improve productivity
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, ad equipment layout
• Keep equipment operations by establishing and coordinating prevenative maintenance and repair services
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to identify and stock critical equipment spares
• Understand TAKT, equipment utilization and OEE; partners with Operations and Process Engineering to identify detractors and improve OEE
• Execute Capital Appropriation Requests with payback assessments for equipment
• Participate in design and build reviews for new equipment and drive improvement to machine design using lessons learned from previous launches
• Provide and support engineering assistance in quality problem solving activities
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing system while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeover times
• Any and all other duties assigned by manager

Requirements of the Manufacturing Engineer position:

• Bachelor's Level Degree Area of Study: Science Engineer; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing or similiar. (*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions)
• 2-5 minimum years of experience working in the field; prefer three years of experinece within the automotive industry
• Extensive experience with time studies
• Demonstrated experience with improving processes, work flow, and labor
• Working knowledge of MODAPTS and AutoCAD; experience with MS Office products

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.


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