Body-In-White Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineer

The BIW Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineer, able to work autonomously, with minimal guidance from supervision. Responsible for developing manufacturing processes, equipment / tooling alternatives, sequence, and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines, and facilities necessary for producing parts and assemblies. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly / plant activity where creativity and initiative is exercised as well as independent judgment.

Responsible for Supporting or Executing:

• Manufacturing process definition
• Sequence of operations
• Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants for the production of high-quality assemblies.
• Human factors consideration
• Efficient material flow
• Development and testing of advanced process technology.
• Developing technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines
• Developing knowledge and ability to implement lean principles.
• Demonstrate strong analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage major projects and assignments with full autonomy and accountability for results.
• Demonstrated ability in project management skills.

Job Requirements:

• College degree with major in engineering or equivalent training / experience
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing major projects including new product launches.
• Minimum 5 years of experience providing technical direction and leadership of outside vending sources or body shop process leadership.
• Demonstrated success in Design for Manufacturing on new product launch.
• Willingness to travel from home for extended periods of time.
• High level of problem-solving and issue resolution aptitude
• Technical capability with knowledge of automated processes
• Ability to work with an extended team with many inputs towards a common goal.
• Must have great communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to lead a work group as well as managing projects experience.
• Microsoft Suites

Preferred:

• Masters of Science in Engineering
• Military Experience
• Controls / Robotics Experience
• Certified Project Manager
• 6-sigma Green or Blackbelt
• QPM