Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
5+ years of manufacturing process engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
Experience in assembly development and production support.
Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies like Kaizen Spiral and Six Sigma.
Familiarity with automotive quality systems, specifically TS16949.
Ability to interpret CAD drawings and specifications.
Responsibilities
Lead and allocate work for the Tier II process engineering team.
Ensure compliance with laws and company standards.
Prioritize production support focusing on safety, quality, and cost.
Oversee process and tooling development from design to production.
Conduct cost analyses for equipment and labor, documenting alternatives.
Drive continuous improvement projects across multiple functions.
Lead root cause analysis and coordinate engineering follow-through.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package including base salary and structured bonus plan.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for career advancement.
Full Job Description
Location of Position: Elizabethtown, KY
Travel: Up to 40% within Indiana/Ohio/Kentucky region
The Tier II Lead Process Engineer leads the Tier II process engineering team across AGC operations and the AGC assembly supply chain, assigning work and reviewing technical deliverables. Oversees process, equipment, and tooling activities from design through validation, launch, production support, and continuous improvement, including supplier assembly operations for new model launches and mass production. Establishes process controls and monitors safety, environmental compliance, quality, delivery, and cost against approved requirements and process KPIs. Responsibilities:
Leadership, Compliance & Production Support
Comply with applicable laws, company policies, practices, and standards of conduct.
Lead Process Engineers through work allocation, deliverables, deadlines, technical coaching, and review of analyses and documentation. Verify training and follow-up actions; resolve or escalate resource conflicts.
Prioritize production support against safety, quality, delivery, and cost requirements. Review KPIs, assign containment and corrective actions, verify results, and coordinate documentation, engineering changes, communication, and training.
Process Development, Validation & Cost Analysis
Lead process, equipment, and tooling development across AGC and the assembly supply chain from requirements and design review through installation, validation, launch, and production handover. Review acceptance criteria and trials; close readiness gaps before release.
Review equipment, tooling, and labor cost analyses, including capacity, cycle time, staffing, investment, and operating costs. Document alternatives and recommendations; track results against approved estimates.
Continuous Improvement & New Model Launch Readiness
Lead cross-functional VAVE and continuous improvement projects with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain. Define scope, baselines, deliverables, owners, and milestones; coordinate trials and implementation; verify savings and outcomes; update standards to sustain improvements.
Lead NML process engineering through customer SOP, covering process flow, PFMEA, control plans, capacity, cycle time, measurement systems, and validation. Review readiness, track actions, and escalate risks to process KPI attainment.
Root Cause Analysis & Engineering GMM Follow-Through
Lead cross-functional problem-solving for quality, mechanical, and production process concerns. Review containment, analyze data, confirm root causes, coordinate countermeasures, and verify effectiveness. Update PFMEA, control plans, work instructions, and related documentation.
Coordinate Engineering GMM activities with Engineers. Assign actions and deadlines, verify completion and evidence, follow up on open items, and report status and escalations to the Director, Tier II.
Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
At least 5 years of manufacturing process engineering experience in assembly development, production support, and equipment, tooling, and labor cost analysis, including at least 2 years leading engineering projects or coordinating teams. Share examples of assigning deliverables, reviewing technical work, tracking milestones, and resolving or escalating issues
Ability to illustrate root cause analysis, countermeasures, and verified results using Kaizen Spiral, Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT, or 8D.
Ability to demonstrate how you apply automotive quality system requirements, including TS16949, to engineering work and process documentation.
Ability to describe work with PFMEA, control plans, and process flow charts, including examples supporting PPAP, MSA, SPC, PMP, and APQP.
Ability to show how you interpret CAD drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and specifications for design review and validation.
What can AGC Offer You?
We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, structured bonus plan, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
