Job Description:

• Technical Center Resident Lead Manufacturing Engineer supporting European manufacturing sites.
• Lead the product development team through product and process selection, development, and improvement.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute successful launches of new products and programs.
• Interface with quality engineering to develop and understand key product characteristics.
• Guide the design and development of robust tools, equipment, and processes.
• Support manufacturing system design workshops and document savings or improvements from the workshop.
• Develop risk analysis and control strategies in PFMEAs.
• Qualify, validate, and stabilize manufacturing processes.
• Lead initiatives for product / process improvements.
• Manage equipment and tooling spending timelines through capital forecasts.
• Execute the engineering change process for product and process improvements.
• Support European plants in their cost savings projects.
• Business Travel Mandatory to support European sites.
• Position travel: 45-50% Launch Travel, 15-20% Non-Launch Travel

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred)

Required:

• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Proven track record of leadership capabilities to lead a cross functional product development team and process selection / development / improvement.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project.
• Strong degree of self-motivation and self-direction.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding situation.
• Must be able to speak/read German and English effectively.
• Knowledge of PFMEAs

Preferred:

• Work experience in automotive industry or industrial / manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Operations experience.

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