MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for multiple Manufacturing Engineers for a lithium battery company. This role will require you to work in Auburn Hills and will require the person to be onsite. This is a full-time opportunity with our client. The Manufacturing Engineer must have recent hands on experience with working with automotive production lines.

Who we are:
For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.
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What you will be doing:
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the Planning, Set up, Launch of new Manufacturing Processes. The Manufacturing Engineer will also be responsible to Continuously Improve Prototype and Existing Processes. This includes technical support to the Operations and Engineering Teams.

• New Processes; Develop cost estimates for facilities, equipment, and Client

Perform Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA)
Create Scope of Work, solicit potential suppliers, hold bid meetings, make purchasing recommendations to management, and arrange for purchase of equipment
Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Lead the manufacturing sign off activity on equipment through all build phases
Perform / Support Work Instruction Creation

• Prototype Processes; Support prototype activities for test and build purposes
• Existing Processes;
• Develop, evaluate, and improve existing manufacturing methods
• Design tools, jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids that are capable for the purpose intended
• Establish process/product flow & control plans for components and system
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to the manufacturing process
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
• Conduct time study and line balancing activities
• Support Work Instruction Maintenance
• Cost Savings; Develop cost saving proposals
• Change Management; Evaluate the impact of design changes on manufacturing processes, tools, equipment, quality and performance

Modify and/or enhance manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment to obtain specified functional and operational performance
Initiate, recommend and/or provide solutions through designated channels
Verify the implementation of solutions
Support change control meetings

What you will need to be successful

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Recent experience working on automotive production lines.
• Experience with electrical components and systems.
• Understanding of Just-in-Time delivery and lean applications.
• 5+ years working experience in a manufacturing plant as a Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment with Operations, Engineering, and Quality.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite Applications - Especially within Excel.
• Basic Knowledge Welding, Assembly, and Quality Checking Processes.

These are the preferred skill set

• Battery or Power Pack Unit Assembly strongly preferred.

What you'll get:

• Healthcare (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• 401(k) Program w/ company match
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Work Location: In person