Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly)

Responsible for supporting manufacturing operations, improving assembly processes, optimizing tooling and equipment performance, and executing continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and production efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

• 1–3 years of experience supporting production or factory floor operations in a United Auto Workers (UAW) environment.

• Experience implementing manufacturing process improvement projects targeting cycle time reduction, scrap elimination, ergonomic safety, and tooling optimization.

• Working knowledge of assembly tooling and manufacturing equipment, including fixtures, torque tools, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

• Experience supporting production equipment uptime, tooling reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Knowledge of manufacturing performance metrics, including safety, quality, delivery, and production efficiency.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent engineering and manufacturing improvement projects.

• Availability to work flexible hours, including daily overtime and weekends as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with assembly tooling improvement and equipment optimization projects.

• Experience with JDAAT administration, authoring, expansion, and deployment.

• Knowledge of performance-based manufacturing incentive programs, including Continuous Improvement Pay Plans (CIPP).

• Experience using MP Planner and W Planner to develop manufacturing Sequences of Events (SOE).

• Experience with Dynamic Line Balancing Tools (DLBT) for assembly line workload optimization.

• Experience using SAP for manufacturing operations and production management.

• Knowledge of manufacturing data mining, statistical analysis, and performance reporting tools.

• Experience with capital equipment investment projects and manufacturing technology implementation.

• Familiarity with torque tooling systems, assembly process optimization, and ergonomic improvements.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing operations, addressing production safety, quality, and efficiency issues.

• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and implement corrective actions to minimize production disruptions.

• Support the uptime, reliability, and performance of assembly tools, fixtures, and production equipment.

• Develop and implement process improvement projects targeting cycle time reduction, scrap elimination, ergonomic safety, and production efficiency.

• Lead engineering projects involving torque tooling improvements, assembly fixture modifications, and equipment upgrades.

• Support capital investment projects focused on manufacturing equipment and process improvements.

• Assist with the expansion, implementation, and deployment of JDAAT systems.

• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives supporting established safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.

• Analyze manufacturing performance data to identify process bottlenecks, equipment inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.

• Evaluate and optimize assembly tooling, torque applications, and manufacturing equipment performance.

• Support manufacturing process standardization and implementation of improved production methods.

• Develop and update assembly process documentation, tooling specifications, and manufacturing procedures.

• Support assembly line balancing initiatives to improve workload distribution and production throughput.

• Utilize MES and other manufacturing systems to monitor production performance and process efficiency.

• Support engineering activities involving production operators, maintenance personnel, and manufacturing teams in a unionized environment.

• Evaluate manufacturing technologies, equipment, and process improvements to enhance operational performance.

• Track and report continuous improvement project results related to safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.

• Implement manufacturing process changes to reduce downtime, improve equipment utilization, and minimize production waste.

Pay: 35-41/hr

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

Pay Details: $35.00 to $41.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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