Systems Engineer

Our team is looking for a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to oversee the creation, refinement, and enhancement of production architectures in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Your work will center on launching new programs, refining processes, integrating machinery, and fostering ongoing operational improvements within assembly lines. We need a practical engineer capable of blending high-level system design with direct floor leadership to guide launches, resolve technical hurdles, and support daily production. Core Duties

• Architect and deploy manufacturing frameworks for fresh product rollouts, encompassing workflow design, machinery procurement, and workforce planning.
• Draft and oversee standardized operational procedures, assembly techniques, and mistake-proofing strategies.
• Design and manage optimized facility floor plans that adhere to Lean Manufacturing standards.
• Direct the manufacturing preparation and execution phases for upcoming program launches.
• Oversee the setup, relocation, and performance verification of production machinery.
• Act as the primary lead for facility upgrades and capital equipment projects to improve site capabilities.
• Collaborate with external partners to establish project requirements, evaluate technical specs, and ensure equipment meets standards before delivery.
• Utilize formal problem-solving methodologies like 8D and root cause analysis to resolve production bottlenecks.
• Enhance overall output, product quality, and labor productivity through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the Engineering Change process and facilitate cross-departmental execution.
• Utilize AIAG Core Tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA across all project phases.
• Assist in the development of maintenance schedules and support efforts to increase equipment uptime.
• Direct or facilitate maintenance-related tasks as the situation demands.
• Travel to external supplier and client sites to assist with audits, validation, and program launches.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff members to foster their technical growth and professional development.
• Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by integrating safety protocols into every system design and production process.

Essential

• A Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or a related technical field.
• Professional background working within a manufacturing or assembly engineering setting.
• Comprehensive understanding of production processes, industrial equipment, and manufacturing systems.
• Competency in using AutoCAD and other standard engineering software suites.
• Working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC systems.
• Proven experience in overseeing relationships with vendors, suppliers, or third-party contractors.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities to drive team success.

Preferred

• Three to five years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Background in high-volume assembly or the automotive sector.
• Exposure to automation, robotics, or control systems.
• Experience in planning or leading maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience with equipment installations or managing capital projects., Applicants possessing extensive manufacturing expertise may be considered as an alternative to holding a formal degree.

Key Proficiencies

• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Statistical process control (SPC)
• Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Process Engineering
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems
• Engineering Degree
• PPAP Process Experience
• Allen Bradley PLCs
• AutoCAD
• Siemens PLCs

• Annual salary ranging from $85,000 to $100,000+, commensurate with your professional background.