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