Process Engineer

GM • Lansing, MI

50d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer candidate will play a key role in maintaining shop equipment and supporting production within the paint shop. This position requires a hands-on problem solver who can think quickly, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and contribute to quality enhancements to the process. Key responsibilities include overseeing the operation and optimization of robotic applications throughout the paint shop. The engineering candidate will also be responsible for identifying and resolving quality issues by conducting trials, analyzing results, and implementing solutions that enhance equipment efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of quality. This position requires the selected candidate to be able to work any shift and over-time.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience working in an Automotive manufacturing environment in a technical position or a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology in one of the following areas: Automation, Automotive, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Robotics from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to work any shift
• Ability to work over-time

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a paint shop
• Controls experience in software, hardware programming, development, or execution
• PLC and robotics experience
• Experience developing tools, equipment, or processes such as layouts
• Experience with automation or automated equipment such as conveyance
• Knowledge of statistical methods as applied to experimental design and process development

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining systems from the exit of Body Shop to shipment to General Assembly as well as any paint shop processes related to enabling shipment of the finished vehicle
• Edits to the programming of manufacturing technology
• Analyze product, process, and technology to craft best methods to paint & assemble vehicles, and protect people and the manufacturing process
• Troubleshoot with production and maintenance personnel on paint shop processes and specialized equipment
• Recommend and validate improvement for existing processes with respect to sustainability, quality, and cost initiatives
• Support production aid tooling trials to improve program/project management
• Support Lead Engineer during commissioning of equipment upgrades
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to reduce energy and waste

Benefits

• Relocation benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level