What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer Automotive position at Flex Workforce Solutions?
Job Description
Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer II
Position Summary
Join our engineering team as a Manufacturing Engineer II , playing a key role in product development, process planning, and platform launches . In this role, you will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, applications engineering, and tooling teams to design and implement efficient manufacturing processes . This position focuses on the planning and prelaunch phases , ensuring optimal production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities :
Manufacturing Process Design : Develop and optimize manufacturing processes , ensuring alignment with best practices and planned process / equipment improvements . Work closely with quality engineers, process engineers, and tooling specialists to create work-cell process plans for new product launches.
Product Development & Feasibility : Support early-stage design development , collaborating with applications engineering and product engineering teams to assess manufacturing feasibility and ensure seamless integration into production.
Process Planning & Risk Analysis : Actively contribute to the development of process flow diagrams, cost estimates, PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis), and pre-production control plans . Ensure completion before the start of regular production to optimize efficiency and quality.
Cost Optimization & Waste Reduction : Conduct detailed cost assessments , incorporating automation opportunities and lean manufacturing principles to reduce both variable and fixed costs . Evaluate and implement capital investments that drive efficiency and innovation.
Continuous Improvement & Quality Enhancement : Participate in cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives , including Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA / VE) studies and plant-specific improvement projects.
Collaboration & Teamwork : Work closely with cross-functional teams , including platform managers, process engineers, and purchasing teams , ensuring seamless execution of production launch strategies .
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Competencies :
- Problem-Solving Expertise : Proficiency in 8D problem-solving methodology or similar techniques.
- Statistical & Quality Tools : Working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and data-driven problem-solving techniques .
- Strong Organizational & Communication Skills : Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and collaborate with cross-functional teams .
Experience & Education Requirements :
5 years of manufacturing plant experience (preferably in a high-volume production environment).
3 years in the automotive industry with expertise in manufacturing processes, quality engineering, and process optimization .
bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field , or equivalent training / experience .
Manufacturing Engineer, process improvement, process optimization, product development, lean manufacturing, PFMEA, automation, cost reduction, quality improvement, VA / VE, statistical process control (SPC), problem-solving, engineering, tooling, production launch, feasibility assessment, cross-functional teams, process flow diagrams, automotive industry
Company Description
Flex is a leading engineering firm dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions.
Company Description
Flex is a leading engineering firm dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions.
