Manufacturing Production Process Engineer III
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LocationDetroit, MI US
Work modeon-site
SenioritySenior
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live5d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Provide manufacturing engineering expertise for Detroit Axle NFD and advanced classic M2/M4 carrier assembly operations
Lead structured problem solving and Continuous Improvement initiatives
Troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues on the shop floor, identify root causes, implement corrective actions
Take ownership of chronic downtime, quality, scrap, cycle-time, and equipment performance issues
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to improve OEE, equipment reliability, process capability, labor efficiency, throughput, and first-time quality
Lead Problem Solving Projects (PPS) and other structured improvement activities using root-cause analysis, cause-and-effect analysis, statistical methods, and Lean/Six Sigma principles
Develop and execute projects that support company targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQDCM)
Develop and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), Control Plans, process documentation, and standardized work
Lead equipment and tooling installation, qualification, and process validation activities using appropriate methods, including Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R), process stability and capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and equipment/process matching
Drive cost reduction through scrap elimination, cycle-time improvement, labor and machine efficiency, OEE improvement, and optimization of existing manufacturing processes
Develop and utilize digitalization, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve data collection, accelerate troubleshooting, identify performance trends, and support fact-based decision making
Audit, teach, and reinforce manufacturing standards and best practices, acting as a catalyst for operational excellence and continuous improvement
Mentor and develop fellow engineers by building technical understanding of existing manufacturing processes and supporting the design, development, and launch of new or improved manufacturing processes
Work directly with line supervisors, technical support teams, and the hourly workforce to strengthen process discipline, standardized work, and achievement of production performance targets
Skills
AI
data analytics
digitalization
Benefits
401(k)
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Wellness programs
Onsite fitness
Tuition assistance
Volunteer paid time off
Short term disability
Long term disability
Inside the Role
Provide manufacturing support for Detroit Axle Carrier Assembly operations, with a focus on achieving daily production, quality, and equipment performance targets. Lead daily troubleshooting and Problem Solving Projects (PPS) to identify root causes and permanently resolve chronic issues within highly automated assembly processes.
Responsibilities include shop-floor management, daily production support, and collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations to reduce downtime and drive continuous improvement. Maintain effective shift-to-shift handoffs to ensure transparency, clear ownership, and continuity of open issues. Take ownership of assigned problems from initial identification through root-cause analysis, corrective action, validation, and sustainable closure.
Develop and utilize digitalization and AI-based tools for data collection, analysis, troubleshooting, and performance improvement. Work directly with line supervisors and the hourly workforce to ensure adherence to standardized work, production requirements, and established performance metrics.
Posting Information
We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.
We Take Care of Our Team
Position offers a starting salary range of $108,000 – $139,000 USD
Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
What You Drive at DTNA
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Provide manufacturing engineering expertise for Detroit Axle NFD and advanced classic M2/M4 carrier assembly operations, with a strong focus on hands-on troubleshooting and support of highly automated manufacturing and assembly processes.
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Lead structured problem solving and Continuous Improvement initiatives to meet and exceed Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQDCM) objectives.
•
Troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues on the shop floor, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive problems through verified, sustainable closure.
•
Take ownership of chronic downtime, quality, scrap, cycle-time, and equipment performance issues, using data-driven problem-solving methodologies and cross-functional collaboration.
•
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to improve OEE, equipment reliability, process capability, labor efficiency, throughput, and first-time quality.
•
Lead Problem Solving Projects (PPS) and other structured improvement activities using root-cause analysis, cause-and-effect analysis, statistical methods, and Lean/Six Sigma principles.
•
Develop and execute projects that support company targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQDCM).
•
Develop and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), Control Plans, process documentation, and standardized work to ensure robust manufacturing processes.
•
Lead equipment and tooling installation, qualification, and process validation activities using appropriate methods, including Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R), process stability and capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and equipment/process matching.
•
Drive cost reduction through scrap elimination, cycle-time improvement, labor and machine efficiency, OEE improvement, and optimization of existing manufacturing processes.
•
Develop and utilize digitalization, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve data collection, accelerate troubleshooting, identify performance trends, and support fact-based decision making.
•
Audit, teach, and reinforce manufacturing standards and best practices, acting as a catalyst for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
•
Mentor and develop fellow engineers by building technical understanding of existing manufacturing processes and supporting the design, development, and launch of new or improved manufacturing processes.
•
Work directly with line supervisors, technical support teams, and the hourly workforce to strengthen process discipline, standardized work, and achievement of production performance targets.