Job Description

• Act as a liaison between Manufacturing Engineering and Product Design Teams to facilitate Design for Manufacturability.
•  Perform routine process analyses to assess overall process performance, identifying areas of opportunity, and championing – via direct report group(s) and/or cross-functional teams – the timely implementation & execution of process improvements
• Independently monitor plant KPIs, identifying areas of opportunity, and championing – via direct report group(s) and/or cross-functional teams – the timely implementation & execution of performance improvements.

•    Knowledgeable of aluminum extrusion, buffing and fabrication tooling and equipment processes.
•    Strong technical writing skills for the preparation of quote packages and specifications.
•    Strong eye for detail and maintaining exacting standards.
•    Effectively work with others, sound verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
•    Ability to provide performance standards, feedback and coaching to teammates and third-party suppliers.
•    Knowledgeable of CAD systems/software for product and tool designs.
•    Knowledge of fixture design, sensors, PLC and programming, poke yoke and error proofing. 
•    Experience with APQP, GD&T, automotive quality and appearance standards, and finishing requirements.
•  Knowledgeable of raw materials, manufacturing methods and alternatives for improved performance and/or cost.
• Strong communication skills, MS Office skills, organizational and problem solving skills are required
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience preferred
• 5-10 years’ experience in engineering an automotive environment preferred