Manufacturing Engineer, Body

In addition to developing manufacturing equipment and processes, Manufacturing Engineers work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle. This role requires a hands-on Engineer to work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance and External Vendors to take vehicle design changes and new vehicle designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production.

Collaborate closely with Design Engineering to drive Design for Manufacturability in future programs early in the design phase.
Develop process designs that form the basis of high-volume production lines and support the clients industry-leading dimensional quality of the vehicles produced.
Take direct responsibility for achieving dimensional quality targets and lead all activities towards this objective including the development of GD&T strategies, quality control plans and dimensional improvement plans.
Drive tooling design and development in accordance with the process plan and GD&T strategy, working closely with the clients partner vendors to buy-off and deliver the final product.
Participate in the development and review of early project planning documents such as project timelines, Requests for Quotations, FMEAs and Safety Risk Assessments.
Lead the development and introduction of processes and equipment associated with early prototype builds and highlighting key process and equipment improvement opportunities throughout the prototype builds themselves.
Arrange and participate in line design reviews of robot and tooling simulations, cycle time plans, and general line layout, driving optimization towards fundamental engineering limits.
Lead the installation, commissioning, and ramp of high-volume production lines, ensuring close collaboration with the clients partner vendors to deliver the line in the shortest possible timing and within project budgets.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency metrics during the ramp of production.
Collect and prepare the final documentation handover package to ensure the long-term sustainability and optimization of new production lines.
Define a projects scope, manage spend against the budget, coordinate with outside vendors, and oversee the installation of new equipment to ensure all requirements are met.
Analyze, design, and optimize new production processes to ensure safety while maximizing yield, capacity, and cost effectiveness to enable the build of world-class vehicles
Develop and modify existing line layouts, processes, and fixtures to improve material flow, waste reduction, safety, and ergonomics by utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices

B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering; or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
3+ years experience working in Body In White (BIW) at an OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer (Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Toyota, Stellantis, Honda, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Hyundai, Lucid, Rivian)
3-5 years working in an automotive manufacturing plant at an OEM
Able to function independently, be a strong collaborator, detail oriented, organized, hands-on and able to make strong decisions.
Work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
Remain engaged, initiative-taking and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success.
Maintain flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments, coping with rapidly changing information.
Be results and data driven, and able to effect change based on data.
Have working knowledge of Design for Manufacturability
Strong familiarity with structured problems solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, etc.).
3D CAD experience in reviewing and modifying 3D models of tooling and product.
Experience creating various reports and database tools for presentation to Executive Leaders within the organization.
Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and configuration is preferable
Experience with robot programming, backup and restoration is preferable
Hands-on experience with modifying jigs, fixtures, and coordinating equipment installations
Good understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies
Experienced with AUTOCAD, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, and other similar software/tools
Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and configuration is preferable
Experience with robot programming, backup and restoration is preferable

Backend Skills preferred (see below for Overview Scope) for this phase of the project heavy on installation, commissioning and execution.
High-level knowledge of how PLC and robots work not heavy programming/debugging capability for them.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.