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 focuses on improving safety, quality, and productivity; managing measurement and statistical process control activities; and resolving manufacturing quality concerns through data analysis, root cause investigation, containment, and corrective action. The specialist works with cross-functional Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams and provides input on design and assembly concepts. The position requires rotating day and night shifts every 3–4 months, with overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays when required. Some travel may be needed for training, launch, and support activities.

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-motivation and an excellent work ethic.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in stressful situations within timing constraints.
• Ability to meet objectives with minimal direct supervision.
• Continuous-improvement and quality-first mindset.
• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts every 3–4 months.
• Ability to work overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• 4 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 together with and/or supervising UAW employees.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to improve safety, quality, and productivity and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Use company and industry-standard processes and tools to plan, manage, and use gauges for component and assembly measurement.
• Apply root cause analysis to interpret inspection-equipment data 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 by initiating containment, determining root cause, and implementing interim and permanent corrective actions.
• Work rotating day and night shifts every 3–4 months and follow rotating schedules as required.
• Work overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Travel as necessary for training, launch, and support activities.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare, and more.
• 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.
• Established and active 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