Process Engineer II

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MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - CONNER ST. FACILITY

As a member of the manufacturing team, the Manufacturing Process Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing process strategies, managing process resources, optimizing current processes, and maintaining process documents.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Demonstrate the ability to work safely and effectively while supporting the safety goals of the Plant.
• Advise management of product conformance, capability issues, and provide fact-based recommendations for improvement and problem resolution.
• Optimize processes, shorten cycle times, improve quality, reduce energy losses, shorten downtimes, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Confirm system and product capabilities by designing and conducting feasibility studies and testing methods and properties.
• Manage subcontractors who aid in the designing, construction, and implementation of projects.
• Write capital expenditure approval documents and secure funding for projects, while providing data for justification.
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing process information and trends.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with regulations.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Author, review and validate SOPs/WIs for new processes.
• Work on the production floor with employees to train, root cause concerns, and assist in implementing corrective actions.

The Hour-by-Hour Task Breakdown with Percentages:

• Working on the production floor to support launch and operations (60%)
• Collecting, analyzing, and preparing data to implement optimizations and corrective actions (30%)
• Writing and training employees to SOPs/Wis/and other documentation (10%)

Your Qualifications:

• BS Degree in a related field: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, 5+ years of professional experience
• Development of assembly processes for electrical component products.
• Experience work with various engineering software (AutoCAD/Draftsight, Solidworks, Simulation Experience, Minitab, Microsoft Suite)
• Engineering/process change control.
• Experience with Control Plans, PFMEA's, and APQP
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Able to embrace Industry 4.0 principles, experience with automation.
• Ability to develop and document clear and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Highly analytical mind, with exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Bonus If You Have:

• Experience in the automotive industry or electrical component manufacturing
• Six Sigma certification.
• New Product Launch Experience

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.