Manufacturing Engineer

International Automotive Components•Alma, MI

About The Position

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

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline
3 to 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering related to an automotive industry
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Proficient PC skills – MS Office, MS Project, and WEB based software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Interior Components/Assembly/Injection Molding preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maintain equipment records and databases; track material usage during trials and prototypes.
Document and update process flows and operator standard work instructions.