Industrialization Process Engineer

Overview

We are looking for an Industrial Process Engineer to work in Van Buren Township. This is an onsite direct opportunity with our client.

As an Industrialization Process Engineer, you will support processes and procedures associated with product assembly, from concept to series production You will work as part of a team and independently on designated projects.

• Designing, developing, and maintaining manufacturing processes for current and future programs.
• Developing, implementing, and operating manufacturing process documentation, including Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Build Processes, Process Control Plans, PFMEA, Risk Assessments, Safety Systems, and Launch Readiness.
• Supporting the specification and design of equipment layouts and material flows.
• Requisition ing new and modified tooling and equipment required for assembly, including specification, procurement, commissioning, installation, and validation.
• Supporting the production team during the industrialization phases to enhance production quality and efficiency.
• Assisting with prototype builds according to project delivery requirements, including early validation of production processes and tooling.
• Developing assembly work standards to support both the prototype phase (build books) and the transfer to standard work instructions for production.
• Continually improving manufacturing processes to meet cost, quality, and delivery performance targets through series production.
• Ensuring quality standards are achieved in a series production environment.

• Industry experience in automotive, marine, or aerospace. Preferred experience Powertrain Systems (ICE).
• Hands‑on experience with lean manufacturing principles.
• Understanding of relevant manufacturing methods, including detailed drawing dimensioning and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Design and CAD experience for tooling and fixtures, virtual builds, factory layouts (2D/3D), and assembly equipment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of various manufacturing processes and components used in assembly, including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Capability Studies, Gauge R&R, work instructions, equipment acceptance, and quality gates (e.g., End of Line testing).
• Experience in industrialization and launch readiness.
• Experience with ISO standards for best manufacturing practices and processes. (i.e. ISO 9001/ IATF 16946, ISO 14001).
• Exceptional 8D problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Preferred experience with vision systems (i.e. Cognex, Keyence).

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) process engineering or a similar role, preferably within the automotive sector, where skills can be transferred to the responsibilities outlined above.