Process Engineer (Automotive)

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We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to optimize and maintain robust manufacturing, assembly, and support processes that ensure high-quality, cost-efficient, and timely vehicle production. This role requires strong technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives across our operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Identify inefficiencies or waste in time, materials, and manpower. Lead improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and value-stream mapping to increase throughput, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Investigate production issues such as defects, downtime, and bottlenecks using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC). Implement corrective and preventive actions to sustain improvements.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all processes align with product quality standards. Conduct capability studies, audits, and testing to maintain compliance and performance.
• Equipment & Automation Oversight: Collaborate with teams on automation, robotics, PLCs, sensors, and conveyor systems. Support new equipment integration, safety compliance, and specification adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience (automotive industry experience strongly preferred).

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, process flow, automation, robotics, PLCs, and sensor technologies.
• Proficiency with quality systems, statistical tools, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
• Hands-on experience with Lean tools and CI initiatives.

Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Project management capability with proven ability to deliver results on schedule.

to optimize and maintain robust manufacturing, assembly, and support processes that ensure high-quality, cost-efficient, and timely vehicle production. This role requires strong technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives across our operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Identify inefficiencies or waste in time, materials, and manpower. Lead improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and value-stream mapping to increase throughput, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Investigate production issues such as defects, downtime, and bottlenecks using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC). Implement corrective and preventive actions to sustain improvements.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all processes align with product quality standards. Conduct capability studies, audits, and testing to maintain compliance and performance.
• Equipment & Automation Oversight: Collaborate with teams on automation, robotics, PLCs, sensors, and conveyor systems. Support new equipment integration, safety compliance, and specification adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience (automotive industry experience strongly preferred).

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, process flow, automation, robotics, PLCs, and sensor technologies.
• Proficiency with quality systems, statistical tools, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
• Hands-on experience with Lean tools and CI initiatives.

Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Project management capability with proven ability to deliver results on schedule.