Process Engineer Summary

A manufacturer of building goods is seeking to fill a Process Engineer job vacancy in the greater Detroit area. Our manufacturing recruiters are seeking creative and organized Process Engineers for this Detroit job.  This is job is a good opportunity for manufacturing professionals looking to work for a recognized company. The job provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Detroit Process Engineer Overview:

The Detroit Process Engineer will find areas of improvement related to safety, quality, and productivity. By using continuous improvement systems, the Process Engineer will develop and implement modifications to optimize the manufacturing process. The Process Engineer will also participate in root cause analysis and the investigation of other manufacturing issues.

Detroit Process Engineer Job Opening

• The Detroit Process Engineer will serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the manufacturing processes within the facility.
• Plan, design, implement, and refine the manufacturing processes within the facility.
• Evaluate on-going and new manufacturing processes to find areas of improvement.
• Research, develop, enact process changes to assist in reaching company and plant objectives.
• The Detroit Process Engineer develops instructions, visual aids, and reference cards for processes and equipment to minimize errors.
• Set benchmarks for projects in the planning phase, keep internal and external stakeholders of progress on the project. Notify appropriate personnel of any issues or potential delays.
• The Detroit Process Engineer shall consistently try to improve the manufacturing processes.
• Make suggestions for new equipment which would improve processes.
• Train workers at their stations for new processes to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality.
• The Detroit Process Engineer will also mentor co-op intern engineers.
• Perform other duties as directed. 

Process Engineer (Detroit Area) Job Requirements:

• A four year degree in engineering would be preferred, a technical degree or equivalent experience required for this job.
• A minimum of three years of experience working in a manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of engineering tools/concepts such as APQP, PPAP, GD&T, Capability Analysis, D/PFMEA, and SPC.
• Previous experience to managing projects and implementing new manufacturing processes.
• Great oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to leading trainings for manufacturing production staff.
• Able to work across departments with cross functional personnel.
• Six Sigma Black or Green belt training, certification preferred.
• Experience in a Lean manufacturing facility.
• Project Management Professional certification preferred.
• Familiar with Microsoft office as well as Minitab, MS Visio, and MS project.

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