Manufacturing Process Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead improvements in stainless-steel manufacturing. This role focuses on optimizing shopfloor operations, industrializing Engineering Change Orders (ECO), and ensuring world-class documentation and tooling standards. Contract Details Duration: 6-Month Contract Compensation: Competitive hourly rate plus Per Diem for eligible candidates. Core Responsibilities In this role, you will be responsible for all activities directly linked to the improvement of stainless-steel carbody manufacturing processes. Process Improvement: Drive enhancements in carbody manufacturing through rigorous industrial engineering methods. Documentation & Governance: Update and maintain work instructions, ensuring all technical documentation meets quality standards. Tooling & Equipment: Conduct tooling assessments and analyze/optimize jigs and fixtures to improve production efficiency. ECO Industrialization: Manage the transition of Engineering Change Orders (ECO) into the manufacturing environment. Shopfloor Support: Provide direct technical support to production teams to ensure smooth operations and deformation control. Scope Note: This role is focused strictly on manufacturing process improvement and shopfloor support. It does not include design engineering or procurement activities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in stainless-steel carbody shell manufacturing.
- In-depth knowledge of welding processes (MIG/TIG) and deformation control.
- Expertise in MTM, time studies, and line balancing.
- Experience with PFMEA, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving (8D/PDCA).
- Strong capability in writing Work Instructions and maintaining digital traceability.
Nice To Haves
- Lean Manufacturing certification.
- Green Belt or equivalent problem-solving certification.
Responsibilities
- Drive enhancements in carbody manufacturing through rigorous industrial engineering methods.
- Update and maintain work instructions, ensuring all technical documentation meets quality standards.
- Conduct tooling assessments and analyze/optimize jigs and fixtures to improve production efficiency.
- Manage the transition of Engineering Change Orders (ECO) into the manufacturing environment.
- Provide direct technical support to production teams to ensure smooth operations and deformation control.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
