Manufacturing Process Engineer

Optimal Inc.
Sterling Heights, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description:

  • Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Axle Carrier Machining
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity
  • Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
  • Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.
  • Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Powertrain Operations guidelines
  • Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required
  • Analyze carrier inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce carrier rejects
  • Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
  • Deliver capable processes and tools for Carrier Machining operations
  • Lead role in resolving machining related concerns.
  • Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
  • Ensure compliance with Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards
  • Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
  • Support continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity in the Carrier Machining Area
  • Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements to achieve Rate of Climb targets

Skills Required:

Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Problem Solving, Good Manufacturing Practices

Skills Preferred:

Process Validation, Process Improvement, PPAP processes, Manufacturing Processes, Lean Six Sigma, Machining, Tooling

Experience Required:

5+ years of related experience Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Experience Preferred:

  • Machining or tooling experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Effective oral and written communication skills o Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
  • 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
  • Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
  • DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
  • TQM and Kaizen Methods
  • FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
  • Visual Factory Management
  • Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience

Education Required:

High School Diploma / GED

Education Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information:

Fully onsite.

Posted 2026-06-10

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