Job description
Join Detroit's leading manufacturing team as a Manufacturing Engineer. In this role, you will drive process improvements, optimize production lines, and ensure top-tier quality and safety across our facility.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture built on continuous improvement and teamwork.
Use data-driven insights to elevate performance, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to a safer, more efficient operation.
Responsibility
- Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma to reduce cycle times and waste.
- Design, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
- Collaborate with production teams to implement SOPs, work instructions, and safety protocols.
- Analyze production data such as OEE, yield, and scrap to drive data-driven actions.
- Support equipment validation, preventive maintenance planning, and TPM activities.
- Lead root cause analysis for quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
- Support capital projects, vendor selection, and installation of new equipment.
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians to sustain a culture of continuous improvement.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering or related field; 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and 5S; Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
- Experience with data analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP; proficient in interpreting results.
- CAD proficiency for process layout and equipment planning; familiarity with PLCs and automation a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of GMP and ISO 9001 quality systems is a plus.
- Ability to travel up to 15% for plant visits and supplier evaluations.
- Safety-focused with a track record of improving process safety metrics.