Manufacturing Project Engineer

Tier I Automotive Supplier Company.

Department: Sealing / Gaskets / Injection Molding / Metal Stamping (Automotive)

Type: Direct Hire

Relocation Assistance: Yes

Salary Range: $70-85,000

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages projects and programs as assigned.

• Requests quotations for materials and outside services.

• Participates in Gate Reviews as requested by Sales Managers, Account Managers and Product Line Managers.

• Reviews applicable customer documentation and assure that it is addressed in quotations and project scope.

• Prepares quotations using on-line templates for applicable value streams.

• Submits quotations and project plans for internal review and editing.

• Develops and maintains value stream metrics as directed by Engineering Manager

• Maintains on-line and/or paper quotation files and project plans.

• Participates in annual review, development and roll-out of Plant standard rates.

• Oversees and directs support staff

• Apprises upstream and downstream customers of quotation/project processing status.

• May be given limited authority within job scope by Manager

• Complete project management from justification, implementation and closure to include timing, compliance and ECAP and financial control as assigned

• Specification of equipment and tooling to assure the acquisition of safe, accurate and durable processes, equipment and tooling for new and existing product manufacturing as assigned

• Troubleshoot and improve existing manufacturing processes, equipment and tooling as assigned to maintain and improve delivery and quality of existing product

• Work with and assist the maintenance and tool room departments on various projects to refurbish, repair or improve equipment and tooling. This may include research and equipment update to replace

• obsolete components or improve safety, quality or uptime issues

• Work with the value stream areas on projects as assigned

• Work with quoting area as necessary to help specify proper equipment and methods for new product quotations

• Help input and maintain plant and company data in approved systems to assure accurate records are available for implementation and ongoing production of all plant products and associated services

• Other projects and task as assigned to help the plant maintain and improve on existing critical business metrics

• Each employee has the authority to initiate action to prevent a violation of the Federal-Mogul Integrity Policy.

• All employees will abide by the plant’s safety policy, comply with the legal and other requirements and operational controls established, work toward achieving established objectives and targets, and conform to procedures consistent with the ISO 14001 standard. An employee should report, and if necessary stop, any activity that does not conform to the policy or may injure himself/herself.

• Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor/manager.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Engineering technology. Other degrees considered based on prior work experience. Must have at least 5 years working in an engineering role in a manufacturing environment.

• Capable of reading and understanding moderate to complex engineering drawings. Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is desirable. Knowledgeable in accounting and/or financial mathematics a must.

• Proficient in use of computers including Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD is mandatory. Familiarity with metal stamping operations (compound, progressive and transfer dies). Familiarity with compression and

• injection molding operations.

• Customer service experience is preferred. Attention to detail and organizational skills is needed.

• Knowledgeable of pneumatic and hydraulic controls a must.

• Familiar with equipment and process safety standards and OSHA regulations

• Familiar with equipment and process safety risk assessments associated with new and existing projects, programs and processes

• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and control schematics

• Familiar with machine and equipment control system design and troubleshooting including relay, PLC, and HMI systems

• Familiar with Allen Bradley, Siemens and Schneider PLC is a plus

• Familiar with PanelView, Maple or similar HMI products is a plus

• Familiar with pneumatic and hydraulic control system design and troubleshooting

• Familiar with machine and tool design methods and processes

• Familiar with computer aided design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD, UniGraphics, etc..

• Familiar with GD&T methods and interpretation

• Familiar with problem solving methods and tools

• Familiar with Continuous improvement techniques for manufacturing

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.