Process Engineer
Job Description
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Location is approx. 45 miles from Chicago area. Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity.
Position Summary
The Process Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence within the manufacturing processes used to produce commercial vehicle windshield wiper systems. This role focuses on development and improvement of assembly processes. Identifying and eliminating process variation, quality defects, safety risks, and inefficiencies that impact production performance. This individual operates with a high level of autonomy and is expected to influence plant teams, provide technical guidance, and drive improvements without direct supervisory authority.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Risk Reduction
Identify process conditions that create safety risks or ergonomic issues for production employees.
Partner with plant leadership to implement engineering solutions that reduce safety exposure.
Participate in incident investigations and develop corrective actions related to process or equipment conditions.
Quality Improvement
Partner with Quality and Operations teams to investigate product defects and process failures.
Lead root cause analysis for internal quality issues and customer concerns.
Implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring defects.
Improve process capability and ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet product specifications.
Partner to develop Control Plan and necessary techniques to measure and validate products.
Process Optimization & Operational Excellence
Lead creation and upkeep on Process Flow’s and PFMEA’s
Use of Lean methods to develop Process Design, Takt times, Load leveling
Use of Lean methods for tooling and fixture designs, SMED, part orientation throughout process, Poke Yokes
Verification and upkeep of Plant layout, machines, electrical, air etc.
Identify root causes of process variation, quality defects, and downtime using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Implement sustainable process improvements to reduce scrap, rework, and inefficiencies.
Lead initiatives to improve first-pass yield, throughput, and process stability.
Establish and maintain standardized work instructions and process documentation.
Cost & Efficiency Improvement
Identify opportunities to reduce material waste, scrap, labor inefficiencies, and equipment downtime.
Support cost reduction initiatives through process redesign and operational improvements.
Evaluate manufacturing processes to improve productivity and reduce cycle time.
Data & Process Analysis
Utilize production data to identify trends, process variation, and improvement opportunities.
Monitor key process indicators including yield, scrap, cycle time, and downtime.
Develop actionable improvement plans based on data analysis.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve operational challenges.
Provide technical guidance and process direction to production teams.
Support new product introductions and process changes to ensure stable production launch.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
3 + years of experience in a manufacturing environment supporting production operations and resolving process issues
CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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