Manufacturing Process Engineer

GM•Saginaw, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Level Machining Process Engineer works autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision and supports safe, stable, and capable machining operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for evaluating equipment and tooling alternatives, defining sequence and flow of operations, and driving effective utilization of personnel, material, machines, and facilities required to produce high-quality parts. Work may be performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or plant environment where creativity, initiative, and independent judgment are exercised.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
2–4 years of experience in a process engineering or manufacturing environment
Proficient oral and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office products
Proficient in blueprint reading and interpretation with GD&T understanding
Proficient understanding of PFMEA, process control plans, QS-Stat, and quality systems
Ability to interpret CMM and gage results and apply them to corrective actions
Proficient understanding of machine tool controls, CNC fixturing, and cutting tool technologies
Experience supporting machining processes such as drilling, tapping, milling, boring, reaming, honing, or related metal removal operations

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive or powertrain manufacturing
Experience machining cast iron or aluminum components
Experience with tooling optimization, dimensional variation reduction, and process capability improvement
Familiarity with automated machining cells, transfer lines, or high-volume production systems

Responsibilities

Support daily machining operations by troubleshooting process, tooling, fixture, gaging, machine, and equipment-related issues
Define and improve manufacturing processes, including sequence of operations, process flow, and efficient material flow
Support SORs and project management activities for tooling, stations, machining equipment, and specific technologies
Support design, construction, integration, plant installation, launch, and continuous improvement of equipment and tools
Provide technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor sources
Incorporate human factors into process and equipment design
Analyze process capability, dimensional performance, gage data, tool life, and machine performance to implement improvements
Work with production, maintenance, quality, tooling, and manufacturing engineering teams to resolve issues and drive corrective actions
Participate in PFMEA, process control planning, and quality system activities
Support development and testing of advanced process technology as required