StaffBright currently has an excellent opportunity for an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in the Metro Detroit area. This position is with a growing supplier that’s expanding both its operations and headcount. We’re looking for candidates with over 3 years of automotive experience, particularly those with a strong background in pre-production planning. The ideal candidate will have exposure to tire and wheel components within an automotive environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Process Development: Create, document, develop, and implement assembly processes and procedures for the company’s products.
• Project Involvement: Participate in projects from initial sourcing through SOP +90 days for corporate employees, or through EOP for plant employees.
• Planning & Coordination: Plan, coordinate, and implement assigned projects, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Budget Management: Develop and track capital investment budgets for assigned projects.
• Capital Equipment: Track, manage, and communicate the timing plan and open issues related to capital equipment to the program team.
• RFQs & Specifications: Develop all RFQs and equipment specifications for capital, tooling requirements, and contract services prior to SOP.
• Vendor Interface: Serve as the main interface with machining, automation, and capital equipment vendors.
• Production Process Development: Oversee the development and final approval of production processes, including work cell layout, ergonomic workstation design, and line balancing.
• Documentation: Develop prototype and production process documentation through SOP +90 days, including Process Flow, Cycle Time Analysis, PFMEA, and Work Instructions.
• Plant Layout & PFEP: Design initial plant floor layouts and PFEP, including material flow and storage.
• Material Handling: Procure and install line-side material presentation and handling devices.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Preferred)
• Experience with tire and wheel components (preferably chassis or brake components)
• Strong working knowledge of Manual and Automated Assembly Systems and Technologies, including both mechanical and control systems

The Perks

• Competitive compensation, including overtime, an annual bonus, and additional perks
• Hybrid position (work from home 2 days per week)
• Excellent opportunities for career growth with a promote-from-within mentality

StaffBright - Who We Are

• StaffBright matches professionals to rewarding Finance, IT, Engineering, and Sales and Marketing opportunities with industry-leading organizations helping accelerate careers, while delivering excellent results for our client companies. At StaffBright, we work closely with our clients, recruiters, and candidates to ensure that talent needs are fulfilled quickly, and with the right individual. StaffBright is proud to be a recipient of Best of Staffing in 2020!