PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Plastic injection molding and automated high-volume assembly
• 2D/3D CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• GD&T knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret G-code
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 & ISO 14001 standards
• Experience with automation, sensors, vision systems, PLCs, 2D barcodes
• Hands-on use of calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools
• Project management, capital expenditures, vendor management
• Process capability (Cpk), process flow analysis, gauge R&R, time studies
• Fixture design and tooling selection for lathes, mills, grinders, deburring machines

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Production Engineer Level 2, you will be responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes in a high-volume automotive environment. This includes production flow, assembly methods, production equipment, and process optimization for cost, quality, and efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, design, and develop manufacturing processes
• Coordinate manufacturing launch of new/revised products (APQP, control plans, PFMEA, process flow, work instructions)
• Develop manning plans based on volume forecasts
• Provide input into product design for manufacturability and assembly
• Design, source, and justify tools, machinery, and equipment
• Perform process analysis for cost reduction and quality improvement
• Lead or participate in Kaizen/continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain documentation on downtime, scrap, efficiencies, and corrective actions