Process Engineering Manager

Join Us in Driving a Safer and Greener Tomorrow as Process Engineering Manager at ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks!

Position: Process Engineering Manager        Location: Detroit, MI

Who Are We?

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic and rapidly growing company that's shaping the future? Welcome to ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks (AMTB), where bold innovation, unwavering quality, and an inclusive culture converge. As a trailblazer in laser welded blanking applications, we're not just redefining industries - we're creating an environment where excellence thrives.

What Do We Do?

Imagine contributing to automotive steel products that redefine safety standards and slash carbon emissions. At AMTB, we're pioneers in crafting automotive components using cutting-edge laser welding technology. Our patented parts not only enhance vehicle safety by bolstering crash resistance but also contribute to improving our planet’s health. By making cars lighter, our innovations help reduce carbon emissions. It's more than work; it's a legacy in the making. This all aligns with our Core Purpose of Driving a Safer and Greener Tomorrow.

Why You Should Join Our Team

AMTB is more than a workplace; it's a transformative journey. While many join us seeking a paycheck, they discover a fulfilling career and become integral to an organization that's changing lives and safeguarding the environment.

We believe in your potential and provide top-notch training and advancement opportunities. Our leaders are nurtured from within, and every employee is empowered to grow, develop, and rise within our ranks.

We're Not Just A Team, We're A Winning Team!

Our standards are high - we exclusively recruit A players. We believe in shared victories and shared responsibilities. Yes, we face challenges, but we relish the thrill of triumph together. Join us, become part of our family, and help us script our ongoing success story.

What You Can Expect in our Values

• Safety In Everything We Do: Our commitment to safety is unwavering.
• We Operate With Respect: We treat each other with dignity and respect.
• We Do What we Say We Will Do: We honor our commitments with action.
• We Find a Better Way: We're always seeking innovation a better way.
• We Win Together We Lose Together: Wins and losses, we face them together.
• We Challenge Ourselves And Each Other: Challenge Accepted; We push ourselves and each other to excel.

Rewards Beyond Expectations

We don't just value your contributions; we reward them. Alongside attractive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that underscores our commitment to your well-being. We will also invest heavily into your training development and career growth.

Ready to play a pivotal role in our journey of innovation and impact? Discover more about us at our website.

Join us as we shape the future, together. Apply now!

Check us out:

https://northamerica.arcelormittal.com/our-operations/arcelormittal-tailored-blanks

https://www.youtube.com/@AMTBNA

Position Information

Overall Responsibility:

The Process Engineering Manager (PEM) is responsible for bringing together all of the individual components of the new product launch quotation process.  The PEM will be the point person who will provide linkage between operations and commercial teams.  Primary functions will be to work with the Die Engineering team for stamping tools, Advanced Engineering team for weld tooling and equipment, and the Operational team for the entire manufacturing process flow.  The PEM will provide support and leadership to ensure that the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process is followed and target dates are met for each quality gate.  Communication between internal and external suppliers, operations, maintenance, and quality is critical to the overall success of AMTB.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain a common capacity model for all welding and processing equipment throughout the regions.             
• Engage each production facility with regular APQP meetings and manage the flow of quoting through launch.              
• Follow production standards from quote to launch. Ensure that each product is capable of meeting the planned cycle time and can achieve the quoted machine OEE.                                       
• Determine a basic set of guidelines for cost tooling. Ensure there is available production capacity.
• Assess plant and customer logistics to determine the manufacturing site for all new products.
• Manage the flow of customer-initiated engineering changes.                                           
• Validate cycle times of each part number by process.                             
• Ensure that any and all Long Term Agreements "LTA's" are clearly understood by each operational site and can be achieved through year-over-year process improvement.
• Fulfill all Health and Safety & Environmental responsibilities as identified in the Canadian HSE.
• Management Standards, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 14001 Management Systems.
• Ensure QMS conforms to the requirements identified in IATF 16949 and AMTB Process Map.
• Fulfill all responsibilities as identified in the Employee Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Requirements, and Personal Traits:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or product launch management, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong background in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes and quality gate requirements.
• Experience with stamping, welding, and tooling processes, including knowledge of die and weld equipment engineering.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards and certifications, such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or similar.

Personal Skills:

• Proven ability to lead and mentor diverse teams effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal teams, external suppliers, and customers.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify and resolve process challenges.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, quality, and commercial teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to achieve results
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process flows, including stamping and welding operations.
• Familiarity with costing and quotation processes for new product launches.
• Ability to interpret and analyze technical drawings and specifications.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, age, religion, sex, or national origin.