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This role is critical to ensuring that our production processes run efficiently, meet quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes for brake line production, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with industry standards.\nAnalyze production data to identify areas for process improvements and implement solutions to reduce waste, downtime, and defects.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Maintenance, and Production to address manufacturing challenges.\nDesign and optimize tooling, fixtures, and equipment layouts to enhance workflow and safety.\nConduct time studies, capacity analysis, and process capability assessments.\nSupport the introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing, including prototype builds and process validation.\nDevelop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).\nEnsure compliance with quality management systems, industry regulations, and safety standards.\nTrain operators and maintenance staff on new processes and equipment.\nLead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving methodologies.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).\n3+ years of experience as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry.\nStrong knowledge of manufacturing principles, process optimization, and quality control.\nProficiency in CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.\nFamiliarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.\nExcellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.\nPreferred Skills\nExperience with brake line testing equipment and quality verification methods.\nKnowledge of materials used in brake line production (e.g., steel, copper-nickel).\nAutomotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience.\nCertification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher).\n\n#hc194827","company":"Drive","rawCompany":"drive","city":"Ann Arbor","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:36:35.343Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336340","title":"Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing","slug":"motor-vehicle-brake-system-manufacturing"},{"code":"336390","title":"Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing","slug":"other-motor-vehicle-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"About the Role\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial manufacturing environments, process optimization, and quality improvement, with specific expertise in brake line assembly, fabrication, and testing. This role is critical to ensuring that our production processes run efficiently, meet quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes for brake line production, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with industry standards.\nAnalyze production data to identify areas for process improvements and implement solutions to reduce waste, downtime, and defects.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Maintenance, and Production to address manufacturing challenges.\nDesign and optimize tooling, fixtures, and equipment layouts to enhance workflow and safety.\nConduct time studies, capacity analysis, and process capability assessments.\nSupport the introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing, including prototype builds and process validation.\nDevelop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).\nEnsure compliance with quality management systems, industry regulations, and safety standards.\nTrain operators and maintenance staff on new processes and equipment.\nLead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving methodologies.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).\n3+ years of experience as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry.\nStrong knowledge of manufacturing principles, process optimization, and quality control.\nProficiency in CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.\nFamiliarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.\nExcellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.\nPreferred Skills\nExperience with brake line testing equipment and quality verification methods.\nKnowledge of materials used in brake line production (e.g., steel, copper-nickel).\nAutomotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience.\nCertification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher).\n\n#hc194827","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:36:35.343Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:36:35.343Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Drive","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Ann Arbor","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"79088757212b4a76a2cbd9d7"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/79088757212b4a76a2cbd9d7"}}