Manufacturing Engineer (Process and Methods)

The Manufacturing Engineer (Process & Methods) supports vehicle production by planning, developing, and maintaining standardized work methods and production processes across a diverse mix of vehicle models. This role ensures that assembly operations meet quality, efficiency, and safety standards by coordinating the setup of tools, jigs, and equipment, and by proactively addressing potential production challenges. The engineer works cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement in throughput, cost, and manufacturing readiness.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement assembly process standards to support high-quality mass production
• Prepare and manage tooling, jigs, and facility readiness for model and design changes
• Support production readiness across vehicle types including N-Gas, N-EV, F-Diesel, and F-EV
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot assembly process issues
• Maintain and improve process documentation and standard work for assembly operations
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on quality, cost, and cycle time
• Manage production data and technical drawings related to tools and processes
• Contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives and integration of poka-yoke systems
• Support operational changes driven by new models or engineering changes
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assembly operations
• Define standardized work instructions and process flow for each station on the line
• Develop order-of-operations documentation for vehicle assembly and model changes
• Support documentation for maintenance procedures and troubleshooting guidelines
• Collaborate with electrical and jig/tool engineers to align process methods with equipment capabilities
• Validate process changes through floor trials and support associate training on new methods
• Participate in annual model changes; support tooling updates throughout KKEN, 1P, and SOP milestones
• Communicate clearly and effectively across cross-cultural teams, especially with non-native English speakers
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Production Management, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related engineering role, preferably in automotive manufacturing

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of quality control technologies (e.g., TQM, SPC)
• Strong understanding of design principles and technical drawing standards
• Experience with assembling tools, fixtures, and jigs
• Proficient in interpreting and applying dimensional tolerances
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Skilled in preparing mechanical drawings and plant layouts
• Capable of developing and delivering training and presentations
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills for SOP development
• Ability to translate engineering designs into operator-level instructions
• Familiarity with production validation processes for new or revised assembly methods
• Detail-oriented and capable of balancing hands-on process observation with desktop process planning.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experience in OEM or automotive manufacturing
• Familiarity with lean systems like TPS
• CAD software proficiency (e.g., AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks)
• Working knowledge of ERP or MES systems

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