Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Summary: The manufacturing process engineer serves as a technical reference to the maintenance team and is the main technical link between plant and corporate engineering. This position is also responsible for new product launches and leading problem-solving activities for the facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and safety while ensuring regulatory requirements are met in all process engineering activities.
• Design and implement process optimization strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle time and improve product quality.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs, minimize waste and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new processes, technologies, and equipment including creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Monitor and analyze process data, identifying trends and proposing solutions for process improvement continuously.
• Perform process capability studies, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making to achieve operational excellence and meet production targets.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Monitor and analyze process performance metrics, such as cycle time, yield and scrap rate and develop strategies to meet or exceed targets.
• Identify and implement process control measures, including statistical process control (SPC) techniques, to ensure consistent quality and reduce process variation.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to resolve process-related issues and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead process validation activities, including protocol development, execution, and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in process engineering technologies, methodologies, and best practices.
• All other duties assigned and necessary to perform the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering related field, preferred or High School Diploma/GED with equivalent experience, required.
• Mechanical or electrical engineer with at least 5 years of experience, preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred.  
• Strong knowledge of process optimization techniques, lean manufacturing principles, reliability best practices, Six Sigma methodologies and statistical analysis, preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex process issues, preferred.
• Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949, preferred.
• Working knowledge of process safety, risk assessment and compliance with regulatory standards, preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, preferred.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.

About Constellium Van Buren

Constellium Van Buren is a state-of-the-art production facility which produces customized aluminum automotive structures and crash management systems for our OEM customers and features advanced development and prototyping capabilities. Located at the heart of the automotive industry in metro Detroit, our employees work closely with our OEM customers and suppliers to ensure our products meet precise performance specifications. 

About Constellium Automotive Van Buren Benefits

Benefits are the cherry on top of any job and what Constellium has to offer is definitely a treat! All full-time employees are eligible for Day 1 insurance benefits! Starting on the first of the month after 30 days of employment, employees are eligible to participate in our retirement plan which automatically includes a 3% employer contribution.  On top of that, if the employee chooses to contribute to 401k, Constellium matches 100% of the first 6% contribution. That money adds up fast! Constellium also offers a hybrid work arrangement, where employees at times are able to work remotely from home! If you miss office parties and socializing with coworkers, Constellium has their own Constellium Cares Committee at each site where they plan activities for employee engagement and community outreach. These are great opportunities to connect with others and do good for our communities! Like free stuff? Employees are given an annual allowance to buy company swag and have the option to submit fitness reimbursements for gym memberships, new workout equipment and more! Are kids in your future? Constellium offers adoption assistance and paid parental leave!  Birthing parents are eligible for 16 weeks of 100% paid leave and non-birthing parents are eligible for 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Constellium will also help cover childcare expenses for your children. Are you seeking a new degree or paying off student loans? Constellium offers a tuition reimbursement program and a Student Loan Repayment Program where the Company will pay up to $3,000 per year to help employees tackle student debt. All in all, Constellium is a great place to work, period.  

Constellium is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.