Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer with deep automotive manufacturing expertise to help build and refine world‑class production systems. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of assembly processes, tooling, equipment integration, and process optimization within General Assembly or related automotive environments. You will play a critical role in designing, validating, and improving the processes that drive safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Lead process development for new and existing products, including workstation design, tooling integration, and ergonomic assessments.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by creating process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, standard work, and launch readiness documentation.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, improve cycle times, and enhance process capability and repeatability.
• Drive structured root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process‑related issues originating from the plant, field, or suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure process strategies align with product requirements and build plans.
• Support layout development, equipment selection, and material flow improvements to increase throughput and reliability.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, error-proofing, uptime, and cost reduction.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, process maps, and training materials.
• Monitor key process KPIs (cycle time, scrap, downtime, OEE) and build dashboards and action plans to drive improvement.
• Train and mentor technicians, operators, and engineers on process standards, problem‑solving, and best practices.

 Education & Experience:

• S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of process engineering experience in automotive or high‑volume manufacturing.
• Proven success supporting General Assembly processes, including equipment launch, commissioning, and production ramp‑up.
• Experience in startup, greenfield, or rapid‑scale environments is a plus.

 Preferred Skills:

• Strong understanding of assembly processes, tooling, ergonomics, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Proficiency with PFMEA, control plans, process capability analysis, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience with CAD or layout tools (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver sustainable improvements in safety, quality, and cost.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation tools.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States permanently. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.