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Job Description

We’re looking for a hands-on, technically driven Manufacturing Process Engineer to support and improve machining-intensive operations. You’ll work directly with Production and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize equipment performance, and lead continuous improvement efforts. This role requires a strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, equipment design, and real-time problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Daily Production Support

• Partner with Production and Maintenance to resolve equipment and process issues from start to finish

• Lead root cause analysis for downtime, out-of-tolerance parts, and fault codes

• Work with the Controls Engineer to plug into CNCs and PLCs to diagnose logic, performance, and tooling failures

• Contain and rework defective parts quickly to minimize impact

Machining & Equipment Engineering

• Design, build, and maintain machining systems, tools, and automation

• Collaborate with machine/tool vendors for new launches and upgrades

• Lead installation, debug, and optimization of plant equipment

• Provide technical oversight during vendor on-site work

Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives

• Drive cycle time, uptime, and quality improvements using Lean principles

• Identify and eliminate waste across machining and assembly processes

• Support the client’s standardized work

• Coach teams on Lean tools and structured problem-solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Adaptability

• Work closely with UAW operators, engineers, and leadership to align priorities

• Step outside your comfort zone to tackle unfamiliar challenges and shifting goals

• Adapt quickly to changing production needs and unexpected issues

Documentation & Project Work

• Support trials and change management for new processes

• Maintain PFMEAs, control plans, and flow diagrams

• Capture lessons learned and share best practices across teams

• Analyze bottlenecks and implement throughput improvements

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Skills and Requirements

- BS, Mechanical Engineering

- Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, mechanical competency, and machining knowledge/hands on experience

- Experience solving engineering problems and improve processes in a manufacturing environment

o Root cause analysis, process improvement, containment, out of gauge/out of tolerance, re-working solutioning, diagnosing bad parts, fault codes, diagnosing issues with machines, etc.

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (specifically 2D) - Any AutoCAD knowledge/drafting knowledge

- Strong machining background

- Strong CNC machining or PLC programming experience

- C++ programming experience