Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly & Automation 1

Nexteer Automotive CorporationSaginaw, MichiganOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 week ago

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POSITION: Manufacturing Engineer – REPS Assembly

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Engineer supports and improves Plant 3 assembly operations by applying engineering expertise to resolve manufacturing issues, improve equipment performance, support quality and safety requirements, and implement efficient, reliable processes.

Job responsibilities:

- Support Operations and Trades in troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.

- Support product quality investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements.

- Identify and implement continuous improvement and cost savings opportunities.

- Lead or support equipment development, specification, validation, installation, and retooling projects.

- Plan and execute assigned projects, including tooling budget management as required.

- Ensure safety and ergonomic requirements are understood, documented, and followed.

- Communicate with Engineering, Operations, Trades, Quality, and other stakeholders to meet business and customer needs.

- Develop and maintain PFMEA documentation and support related process controls.

- Process plant change notices for assigned areas.

- Support quality and safety audits, including required documentation and follow-up actions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field required.

- Minimum 2 years of experience with manufacturing engineering tools, equipment design/build, or equivalent plant ME experience.

- Working knowledge of assembly processes such as pressing, fastening, fixturing, vision systems, data collection, and tool design.

- Basic understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls, automation, and robotics.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Proficient computer skills and ability to manage technical documentation.

- Experience using AI tools to analyze data, identify trends, and support problem solving preferred.

- Knowledge of structured problem-solving methods such as Fast-X, Shainin, or Six Sigma preferred.

- Knowledge of GD&T preferred.