Website Summary

Trak group is partnering with an established automotive manufacturing client seeking a Production Engineer to support production operations, improve weld quality, and optimize robotic welding processes. This hands-on engineering position focuses on reducing scrap, improving equipment efficiency, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting new model launches.

The ideal candidate brings experience with robotic programming, CAD software, manufacturing process improvements, and automotive production environments. This opportunity offers the ability to work directly on the production floor, implement engineering solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve quality, productivity, and overall manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering & Process Improvement

• Develop and implement improvements to production weld jigs to reduce scrap and enhance product quality.

• Identify and resolve manufacturing process issues through structured problem-solving techniques.

• Utilize 8D, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, and Pareto Charts to drive continuous improvement.

• Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to achieve production targets.

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to quality, efficiency, and equipment performance.

• Provide hands-on engineering support to troubleshoot production challenges.

Robotics & Welding Equipment Support

• Create, modify, and reteach robot programs during equipment installations and welding jig consolidations.

• Support the installation, testing, and validation of robotic welding cells.

• Verify newly installed weld cells meet design specifications and manufacturing process requirements.

• Troubleshoot robotic welding equipment and production tooling issues.

• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability.

• Identify opportunities to optimize robotic welding processes and reduce downtime.

Technical Documentation & New Model Launches

• Develop and maintain process planning layouts, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) documentation, setup sheets, and technical work instructions.

• Utilize CAD software to support manufacturing layouts, tooling modifications, and engineering improvements.

• Coordinate new model launch trials with cross-functional teams.

• Support manufacturing readiness and process validation for new production programs.

• Ensure manufacturing processes align with engineering specifications and customer requirements.

• Serve as a technical liaison between customer expectations and manufacturing operations.

• Maintain accurate engineering documentation to support production and continuous improvement initiatives.

Must-Haves

• Manufacturing engineering experience or a relevant engineering background.

• Experience with robotic programming, teaching, and program modifications.

• Experience using CAD software, including exposure to:

  • Autodesk Inventor

  • Autodesk Mechanical

  • CATIA

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot robotic equipment, tooling, and manufacturing process issues.

• Strong technical documentation and process development skills.

• Familiarity with continuous improvement and structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to provide hands-on technical support in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; equivalent manufacturing engineering experience will be considered.

• 2+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing.

• Experience with robotic welding systems and weld jig optimization.

• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Mechanical, and CATIA.

• Experience utilizing 8D, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, and Pareto Charts.

• Knowledge of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and manufacturing performance metrics.

• Experience supporting new model launches and production trials.

• Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and manufacturing process documentation.

• Experience with robotic weld cell installation, commissioning, and validation.

• Background in scrap reduction, quality improvement, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.

Position Details

• Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

• Focus: Robotic Welding, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement, and New Model Launch Support

• Work Environment: Hands-on manufacturing and production floor support