Manufacturing Project Engineer

Manufacturing Project Engineer

General Description:

The Manufacturing Project Engineer supports new work launches from a plant level in the automotive manufacturing environment. The Project Engineer reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Support and follow the Company Safety Program

• Assist with first time production run.

• Support new program launch for the manufacturing division.

• Collaborating with internal teams to drive a successful launch.

• Assist in new equipment runoff, and program timing.

• Verify manufacturing issues are resolved in a timely manner before SOP.

• Monitor & Report project performance after SOP.

• Travel to supplier sites to complete the following:

• Collect equipment build status.

• Aid in project timing development.

• Other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field or 8-10yrs experience in a technical project role.
• Five years of experience in manufacturing processing in automotive industry.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to lift 35+ pounds
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Automotive Body components.
• Knowledge of ISO/TS16949 quality requirements.
• Knowledge of costing activities.

Job Location:

Supports the Gerstco Manufacturing Group with some travel as required.