{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fe5d4863be6bfa112545dda5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fe5d4863be6bfa112545dda5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fe5d4863be6bfa112545dda5","title":"Process Engineer","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\nProcess Engineer FullTime Professional Shelby Township, MI, US\nJob Overview:\nSAPA Transmission, a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractor, is seeking a Process Engineer to lead the development, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing processes supporting advanced combat transmission systems. This role serves as a technical leader for manufacturing process development and continuous improvement across machining and assembly operations while partnering with subject matter experts supporting castings, materials, and other specialized manufacturing processes.\nResponsibilities:\nLead the development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for transmission components and assemblies.\nEstablish and maintain process flows, work instructions, SOPs, PFMEAs, control plans, and manufacturing standards.\nServe as a technical lead for manufacturing process development, process changes, and production readiness activities.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, productivity, and cost reduction.\nProvide hands-on support for troubleshooting manufacturing process issues and support cross-functional investigations involving casting, material, and supplier-related concerns.\nLead root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.\nSupport and lead new product introduction, process validation, PPAP, capability studies, and equipment qualification activities.\nCollaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to improve manufacturability, product quality, and production performance.\nSupport manufacturing process development and continuous improvement activities across machining and assembly operations.\nMentor engineers and technical personnel while supporting the development of manufacturing best practices.\nSupport Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturing Change Requests (MCRs).\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field.\n5-7 years of manufacturing, process, or manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.\nExperience leading process development, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nStrong understanding of machining, assembly, and manufacturing process development.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.\nExperience with PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.\nKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and support production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nExperience in defense, aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar manufacturing environments.\nStrong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.\n6% retirement plan contribution by SAPA Transmission (regardless of employee contribution to 401k plan).\nPaid Holiday, Time Off (PTO), and sick time.\nMedical, Rx, dental, vision and life insurance benefits with minimal employee contribution.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Evolving Solution Services","rawCompany":"evolving solution services","city":"Shelby","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-24T03:20:40.324Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336350","title":"Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing","slug":"motor-vehicle-transmission-and-power-train-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"333613","title":"Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"mechanical-power-transmission-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\nProcess Engineer FullTime Professional Shelby Township, MI, US\nJob Overview:\nSAPA Transmission, a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractor, is seeking a Process Engineer to lead the development, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing processes supporting advanced combat transmission systems. This role serves as a technical leader for manufacturing process development and continuous improvement across machining and assembly operations while partnering with subject matter experts supporting castings, materials, and other specialized manufacturing processes.\nResponsibilities:\nLead the development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for transmission components and assemblies.\nEstablish and maintain process flows, work instructions, SOPs, PFMEAs, control plans, and manufacturing standards.\nServe as a technical lead for manufacturing process development, process changes, and production readiness activities.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, productivity, and cost reduction.\nProvide hands-on support for troubleshooting manufacturing process issues and support cross-functional investigations involving casting, material, and supplier-related concerns.\nLead root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.\nSupport and lead new product introduction, process validation, PPAP, capability studies, and equipment qualification activities.\nCollaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to improve manufacturability, product quality, and production performance.\nSupport manufacturing process development and continuous improvement activities across machining and assembly operations.\nMentor engineers and technical personnel while supporting the development of manufacturing best practices.\nSupport Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturing Change Requests (MCRs).\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field.\n5-7 years of manufacturing, process, or manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.\nExperience leading process development, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nStrong understanding of machining, assembly, and manufacturing process development.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.\nExperience with PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.\nKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and support production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nExperience in defense, aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar manufacturing environments.\nStrong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.\n6% retirement plan contribution by SAPA Transmission (regardless of employee contribution to 401k plan).\nPaid Holiday, Time Off (PTO), and sick time.\nMedical, Rx, dental, vision and life insurance benefits with minimal employee contribution.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-09-24T03:20:40.324Z","dateModified":"2026-09-24T03:20:40.324Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Evolving Solution Services","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Shelby","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"fe5d4863be6bfa112545dda5"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fe5d4863be6bfa112545dda5"}}