Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Purpose

Design processes for safe and efficient automotive frame assembly. Use analytic tools and traditional industrial engineering methods to optimize Assembly Line production functions.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in developing a balanced process across manufacturing areas using M.O.S.T. Apply lean manufacturing techniques to support process efficiency and meet SQCDM targets. Design and implement processes that are simple and effective.
• Audit and maintain data to ensure accurate information across all operations standards. Perform basic time estimates for production processes and equipment loads. Support the develop and refinement of operation standards.
• Support Stamping / Plastics Department Lead for PDDA, MDRS, EOS systems. Participate in meetings with Honda functional groups to discuss improvement themes in Quality, Safety, Delivery, Production, Purchasing, Packaging, or Logistics.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste within the process and improve efficiency. Apply 5S work methods, workstation design, and set best practices for production.
• Evaluate and implement ergonomic countermeasures to prevent associate injury.
• Assist in developing plans and schedules for projects. Support New Model Events by incorporating change points into process design, and identifying concerns and countermeasure before mass production.
• Maintain accurate AutoCAD department layout. Read Parts drawings, Spec Notices, 3D CATIA data.
• Create charts and presentations to report status and plans for key department metrics.
• Collect feedback from the production floor and address their concerns. Provide project support for all items impacting Assembly Department associate process.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing) or Work Previous Experience of 6 years that is equivalent.
• 0-6 years of experience based on education.
• Excel VBA, Standard Time Evaluation, Workstation Design, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Customer Service.

Working Conditions

• Generally first shift production hours, occasional split/second shift support required.
• 0-5 hours OT weekly.
• 50% Fast-paced high-energy manufacturing environment, 50% office environment.