Altair Engineering

Process Engineer General

Altair Engineering • $75K — $95K *
Sterling Heights, MI 48310In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
  • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Experience with problem-solving methodologies, especially 8D and 5Why.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

  • Support manufacturing process improvement for axle carrier machining.
  • Drive safety, quality, and productivity enhancements.
  • Apply engineering principles for continuous process improvement.
  • Lead the development of corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
  • Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with guidelines.
  • Perform ergonomic evaluations and implement necessary corrections.
  • Analyze inventory and address carrier reject root causes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit package including health insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Paid time off to support work-life balance.
  • Employee discounts on various services and products.
  • Access to free training for developing skills in Altair products.
Full Job Description
Process Engineer General

Job Summary:

Our client in Sterling Heights, MI is looking for a Process Engineer General. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:
  • Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Axle Carrier Machining.
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
  • Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.
  • Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Powertrain Operations guidelines.
  • Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required.
  • Analyze carrier inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce carrier rejects.
  • Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes.
  • Deliver capable processes and tools for Carrier Machining operations.
  • Lead role in resolving machining related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices.
  • Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards.
  • Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required.
  • Support continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity in the Carrier Machining Area.
  • Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements to achieve Rate of Climb targets.

Basics:
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • High School Diploma / GED.
  • Lean Manufacturing.
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Process Engineering.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • High School Diploma Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.
  • Fully onsite position.

Preferred:
  • Process Validation.
  • Process Improvement.
  • PPAP processes.
  • Manufacturing Processes.
  • Lean Six Sigma.
  • Machining.
  • Tooling.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering.
  • Machining or tooling experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
  • 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills.
  • Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mappin.
  • DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience.
  • TQM and Kaizen Methods.
  • FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience.
  • Visual Factory Management.
  • Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience.

How You Will Be Successful:
  • Envision the Future
  • Communicate Honestly and Broadly
  • Seek Technology and Business "First"
  • Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discounts
  • Free training on all Altair products

About Altair Engineering

Altair Engineering is a software company that provides engineering simulation software and services. The company's products and services are used in the automotive, aerospace, defense, and consumer goods industries. Altair Engineering was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Troy, Michigan.
Learn more about Altair Engineering
Size
2,800 employees
Market Cap
$3.5 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
-$10.5 million
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$469.9 million
NASDAQ
ALTR
* Ladders Estimates

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