What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Invent Staffing?
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System (MDQOS) requirements for assigned subsystems (Electrical, Powertrain, Suspension, Exterior, Interior).
- Collaborate with Product Development teams to assess facility and tooling costs, improve quality, and optimize labor requirements.
- Utilize virtual simulation tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high-volume production.
- Develop and maintain process sheets, cycle line layouts, and tooling schedules to support seamless production launches.
- Identify and resolve assembly and machining feasibility issues during product development and launch phases.
- Oversee the design, build, and implementation of tooling in designated manufacturing subsystems.
- Support the installation, start-up, and commissioning of assembly, body, machining, and battery cell tooling at manufacturing sites and vendor facilities.
- Ensure timely resolution of product and tooling issues during launch and implement preventive actions for future programs.
- Drive continuous improvement by capturing and applying "Lessons Learned" from new model launches.
- Support Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, and New Model Programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing engineering.
- Strong knowledge of assembly or machining tooling, processes, and facilities in an automotive environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD review tools (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent).
- Experience with PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information effectively.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to travel extensively, including extended assignments at assembly and component plants in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), GD&T, and data analysis.
- Familiarity with automotive manufacturing software systems, such as:
- AVBOM
- WERS
- GSPAS/APT
- Teamcenter
- E2KS
- AIM
- CPARS
- Hands-on experience in one or more automotive systems:
- Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water Test, End of Line, Stator/Rotor, Machining, Cell Manufacturing, Battery Assembly.
- Experience with error-proofing methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
Salary : $60 - $65
