Manufacturing Engineer

Process Development & Program Management

• Develop and maintain process parameters across all program phases (pre-prototype through service).

• Own BOM creation and updates, ensuring accuracy and alignment with engineering changes.

• Track and manage tooling and capital budgets, providing timely updates to leadership.

Equipment & Tooling

• Lead equipment installation, certification, and run-off activities; escalate issues proactively.

• Ensure tooling meets safety, ergonomics, and quality standards; oversee tool design reviews and builds.

• Modify equipment/tooling as required to support engineering changes and production improvements.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to integrate PFMEA, Control Plans, and error-proofing into robust manufacturing systems.

• Drive scrap reduction, OEE improvements, and corrective actions through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with APQP documentation standards and customer requirements.

Training & Support

• Develop operator training programs, reference materials, and support resources to prepare teams for launch.

• Ensure successful execution of Run at Rates, PSOs, HVPTs, and related launch milestones.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Act as central communication point between plant, corporate, and customer stakeholders.

• Support other programs during critical stages or issue resolution.

• Develop optimized cell layouts for material flow and ergonomics.

Documentation & Tracking

• Maintain equipment records and databases; track material usage during trials and prototypes.

• Document and update process flows and operator standard work instructions.

Requirements/ Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

• 3 to 5 years' experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering related to an automotive industry

• Interior Components/Assembly/Injection Molding preferred

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Proficient PC skills – MS Office, MS Project, and WEB based software.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills