Senior Process & Test Engineer

This position is responsible for Assembly and/or Test of assigned product lines. This is a hands-on role supporting the daily production and long-term strategy needs of operations. Duties include high-level troubleshooting of processes, including yields, uptimes, and product-related issues. Additional responsibilities include training and mentoring technicians and associates; Developing, implementing, and managing new processes for product launches; and defining and implementing continuous improvement activities.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
Passionate customer focus
Observant critical thinking
Thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution
A commitment to continuous improvement
A strategic approach to planning tasks
A relentless drive to succeed

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do:
Develop and define processes within Assembly and Test and operational improvement
Lead product performance investigations as it relates to production or customer field issues.
Develop, write, and maintain process-specific documentation including: control plans, PFMEAs, Operator Work Instructions, Preventative Maintenance Plans, Process Sheets
Ability to provide high-level troubleshooting support to maintenance and technicians. Utilizing machine documentation, supplier contacts and sound problem-solving techniques
Work with controls engineering to specify and debug code for automation
Perform statistical analysis on large data sets and provide reports in support of internal and external customer activities
Work with cross-functional teams including Design, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics and Operations, in support of current and new programs
Make recommendations on future development needs for product lines within Assembly and test areas
Develop and execute project plans within assigned areas to meet
Work with external vendors and companies to define, select, deliver and qualify new solutions for the assembly and test process, using industry best practices
Make recommendations of modifications to fixtures and tools to support quality and continuous improvement exercises
Train and mentor Manufacturing Technicians, Associates and Coaches in process and product related matters

Here is some of what you'll need (required):
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND
At least 6 years of process engineering experience AND
At least 6 years of manufacturing experience

Automotive manufacturing experience with a focus on production testing
Experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Experience of assembly and or testing of complex mechanical components
Experience with common assembly process and equipment including DC Torque drivers, Machine vision, Press operations, Robotic pick and place systems, leak testing, Laser marking and welding
Experience in managing capital projects including specifying, selecting, runoff, installation and release to production
Use data to drive the decision-making process, utilizing tools such as Six Sigma, GR&R, 8D and APQP
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while providing day-to-day production support
Ability to effectively communicate issues relating to production and projects. including deadlines, quality concerns and line down time.
Effective communicator with all levels of the organization
Proven time management skills and a respect of deadlines.
Exposure to LEAN tools
Ability to read machine prints
Experience working with micron-level tolerances
Experience with high levels of automation
Ability and desire to "do what it takes"

Here are skills and abilities we would like for you to have (preferred):
Fuel or Air system experience
Six Sigma Certification
Experience with testing and instrumentation, including leak testing, pressure measurement, NVH, fuel system measurement
Experience with high levels of automation
Experience with micron level tolerances