Process Engineering Specialist (LAP)

Ford • Louisville, KY

4d • $72,480 - $141,360 • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineering Specialist applies engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. The role supports safety, quality, and productivity improvements in an automotive manufacturing environment, using measurement systems, statistical process control, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to address production and quality concerns. The position works with Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams and may involve travel for training, launch, and support activities.

The role rotates between day shift (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) and night shift (5:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m.) every three to four months. Overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays may be required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. This position is salary grade 6 or 7, with listed salary ranges of $72,480–$121,440 for grade 6 and $84,480–$141,360 for grade 7.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree of applied science in manufacturing- or engineering-related technology.
• 1–3 years of Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience with automotive assembly tooling, processes, and facilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated with an excellent work ethic.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints.
• Ability to meet objectives with minimal direct supervision.
• Continuous-improvement and quality-first mindset.
• Ability to follow the rotating day/night work schedule.
• Ability to work overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Four or more years of Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience with automotive assembly tooling, processes, and facilities.
• Experience managing control plans and gauge certification schedules.
• Expert computer skills, including AutoCAD, Minitab, and Teamcenter.
• Solid understanding of statistics, including control charts, data collection, and statistical process control.
• Metrology background, including CMM, 3D scanning, programming, and specifications.
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles.
• Experience working with and/or supervising UAW employees.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, manufacturing processes, and products.
• Use company and industry-standard processes and tools to plan, manage, and use gauges for measuring components and assemblies.
• Interpret inspection-equipment data using root cause analysis and recommend or implement appropriate responses.
• Ensure gauge calibration, certification, and repeatability and reproducibility.
• Determine locators and measurement points for data collection and special studies.
• Verify product tolerances and engineering build specifications.
• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
• Manage statistical process control activities performed by hourly employees.
• Analyze measurement-system data to identify and resolve sources of variation in production.
• Establish and monitor quality target levels to ensure objectives are met.
• Provide input on design and assembly concepts.
• Establish critical characteristics for data collection methods.
• Support expedited concern resolution with Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams.
• Review assembly tooling for degradation and failure modes, and recommend preventative maintenance.
• Investigate incoming quality concerns, initiate containment, determine root cause, and implement interim and permanent corrective actions.
• Travel as necessary for training, launch, and support activities.
• Work a rotating day and night shift schedule and overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays when required.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up childcare.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree