Process Engineer, General Assembly (SUV Production)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer with strong automotive manufacturing expertise to support the development, implementation, and optimization of world-class production systems within a General Assembly environment. This individual will play a key role in designing and improving manufacturing processes that drive safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of assembly operations, tooling, equipment integration, and continuous improvement methodologies. In addition to technical expertise, this person will be a collaborative problem solver who can effectively communicate across teams, mentor others, and contribute to a positive manufacturing culture. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing and innovative production organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes to support production objectives.
- Lead process development efforts for new and existing products, including workstation design, tooling integration, and ergonomic improvements.
- Support new product launches by creating process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, standard work, and launch readiness documentation.
- Analyze production performance data to identify bottlenecks, improve cycle times, and increase process capability and repeatability.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for process-related issues originating from production, suppliers, or customers.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure manufacturing processes align with product and operational requirements.
- Support facility layout planning, equipment selection, and material flow improvements to enhance throughput and operational efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, uptime, error-proofing, and cost reduction.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, process maps, and training materials.
- Monitor key manufacturing metrics including cycle time, scrap rates, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), developing action plans to improve performance.
- Train and mentor technicians, operators, and engineering team members on process standards, best practices, and problem-solving methodologies.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 6 years of Process Engineering experience within automotive or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated experience supporting General Assembly operations, including equipment launches, commissioning activities, and production ramp-up.
- Experience supporting startup, greenfield, or rapidly scaling manufacturing operations is preferred.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of automotive assembly processes, tooling, ergonomics, and manufacturing quality systems.
- Experience with PFMEA development, Control Plans, process capability studies, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Proficiency with engineering design and layout software such as AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive process improvements and operational efficiency.
- Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and engineering documentation systems.
Professional Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership and teamwork abilities in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production setting.
- Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
Compensation
Competitive compensation will be offered based on factors including experience, education, technical expertise, certifications, geographic location, and overall qualifications.
Target Salary Range: $109,000 - $163,000 annually
In addition to base compensation, a comprehensive benefits package may be available, including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and other employee wellness programs.
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