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Akwel Cadillac USA Inc

Process Engineer

Cadillac, MI · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... and processing materials (plastics, rubber, metal) and mechatronic integration. We are seeking - 1 - SKILLS PROFILE Qualifications and Experience: Engineering degree in technical discipline ...

AbbVie

Process Engineer

Wyandotte, MI · On-site

Process Engineer Wyandotte, MI, USA Full-time USD 65500 to USD 125500 / yearly Company Description ... Estimates and coordinates resources needed (materials, budget, time and people) to accomplish ...

AbbVie

Process Engineer

Wyandotte, MI

Process Engineer Wyandotte, MI, USA Full-time USD 65500 to USD 125500 / yearly Company Description ... Estimates and coordinates resources needed (materials, budget, time and people) to accomplish ...

AbbVie

Process Engineer

Wyandotte, MI · On-site

Process Engineer Wyandotte, MI, USA Full-time USD 65500 to USD 125500 / yearly Company Description ... Estimates and coordinates resources needed (materials, budget, time and people) to accomplish ...

Mach10 Solutions

Process Engineer

Litchfield, MI · On-site

Execute strategic process modifications to improve and shorten cycle durations. * Calculate ... engineered resin materials. Technical Proficiency * Proficiency in operating grinders, calipers ...

fng

Molding Process Engineer

Fowlerville, MI · On-site

Summary The Process Engineer will take responsibility for all design of processes and assembly ... Conduct workflow analysis and make recommendations for improvement in material handling and shop ...

fng

Molding Process Engineer

Fowlerville, MI · On-site

Summary The Process Engineer will take responsibility for all design of processes and assembly ... Conduct workflow analysis and make recommendations for improvement in material handling and shop ...

fng

Molding Process Engineer

Fowlerville, MI · On-site

Summary The Process Engineer will take responsibility for all design of processes and assembly ... Conduct workflow analysis and make recommendations for improvement in material handling and shop ...

Flex-N-Gate

Molding Process Engineer

Fowlerville, MI · On-site

Summary The Process Engineer will take responsibility for all design of processes and assembly ... Conduct workflow analysis and make recommendations for improvement in material handling and shop ...

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Senior Process Engineer

Whitehall, MI · On-site

$98K - $127K/yr

... of not just our process engineering resources, but also product engineering resources ... Ensure development and implementation of new materials and finishing techniques are rooted in six ...

Howmet Aerospace

Senior Process Engineer

Whitehall, MI · On-site

$98K - $127K/yr

... of not just our process engineering resources, but also product engineering resources ... Ensure development and implementation of new materials and finishing techniques are rooted in six ...

Corning

Process Engineer III

Hemlock, MI · On-site

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the ... Role Purpose As a Process Engineer III in manufacturing, you will be responsible for developing ...

Corning

Process Engineer III

Hemlock, MI · On-site

... and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our ... Role Purpose As a Process Engineer III in manufacturing, you will be responsible for developing ...

Albar Industries

Paint Process Engineer

Peck, MI

Verify incoming paint materials and critical coating properties in conjunction with Quality ... Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Suppliers. * Review paint process findings and ...

Corning Inc.

Process Engineer III

Hemlock, MI · On-site

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the ... Role Purpose As a Process Engineer III in manufacturing, you will be responsible for developing ...

Corning

Process Engineer III

Hemlock, MI · On-site

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the ... Role Purpose As a Process Engineer III in manufacturing, you will be responsible for developing ...

LEAR CORPORATION

Senior Process Engineer

Traverse City, MI · On-site

$105K - $136K/yr

SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN - PLANT As a member of the Molding team, the ... Knowledge of engineering materials, inclusive of molds, resin types, and molding best practices

birmsearchgroup

Process Engineer

Plymouth, MI · On-site

Creates/manages project timelines to optimize processes in manufacturing systems. * Understands and ... Supports the development of projects related to manufacturing equipment, materials and fastening.

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A Materials Process Engineer develops, optimizes, and improves manufacturing processes involving materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. They work to enhance material properties, ensure product quality, and increase production efficiency. Their responsibilities often include process design, troubleshooting, testing, and collaborating with other engineering teams to meet performance and cost requirements.

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Process Engineer

Cadillac, MI • On-site

Akwel Cadillac USA Inc
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$75K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conducts the products industrialization process according to standards and specifications in compliance with Quality, Costs, and Delivery objectives.

  • Participates in product design to ensure feasibility and leads the industrialization plant activities, including process validation and control plan development.

  • Manages industrialization planning, monitors process design coherence, and supports process improvements during series production.

Job description

 
Join AKWEL and be part of our adventure in a family-run, independent group with a long-term vision. A first-class automotive equipment and systems manufacturer specializing in fluid management, mechanisms, and structural parts, AKWEL offers state-of-the-art industrial and technological expertise in applying and processing materials (plastics, rubber, metal) and mechatronic integration. We are seeking - 
1 -     SKILLS PROFILE 

Qualifications and Experience:

Engineering degree in technical discipline strengthened by a prior work experience in Engineering, Production or Development field gained within the industrial environment, or A-Level+ 2 years minimum reinforced by 3-year experience in a similar function. 

Professional abilities:

  • Organizational skills, ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, decision-making ability, analytical and synthetic thinking, rigor, respect for confidentiality, sense of initiative, 
  • Communication skills, ability to coordinate project meetings, decisive regarding the targets (QCD), ability to lead feedback plans in case of a drift, 
  • Command of office automation systems and MS Office (Portal, PDM, Word, Excel, PowerPoint…),
  • Command of English.

Technical knowledge:

  • Command of Engineering and Quality tools.  
2 -     MAIN MISSIONS  

The Process Engineer conducts the products industrialization « Plant » according to standards and specifications in compliance with Quality, Costs and Delivery objectives.  

 

Product Design and Industrialization Process

  • Is member of the Project team since launching,   
  • Takes part in product design to ensure the product’s feasibility (FMEA product, plan review,…),
  • Leads the industrialization plant, he/she conducts the tasks provided for in the project Quality Plan based on the current standards (Synoptic of manufacturing, FMEA process, control plan, specifications, manufacturing file, process validation, probationary series,…)  
  • Ensures the industrialization planning, the allocated budget, the coherence of process design compared to the specifications; this is performed in cooperation with the Project Manager, and/or Product Line Industrialization Manager,  
  • Participates in the technical meetings and the project reviews,  
  • May be required to participate in the FMEA tools,  
  • Leads the action plan of product/process development and validates the technical choices,  
  • Responsible for maintaining the technical data of the process,  
  • Takes an active part in the suppliers’ choices of production resources, in the monitoring of their execution and validates their approval,  
  •  May be required to support improvements or changes on a process during the product’s series production,  
  • Takes an active role in building on technical knowledge and developing expertise within the assigned area of responsibility, 
  • May be required to lead a team of Process Technicians and/or carry out a part of their missions according to the complexity of assigned projects,
  • Reports to the Project Manager and his/her direct line manager.  
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Must apply all QSE² procedures and operating instructions within the framework of operations linked to her/his job and the rules defined by the Group.    

Agrees to act in accordance with the ethical rules of the Group.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

Has a duty to preserve secrecy and confidentiality with respect to all the systems and data to which she/he can be granted access, within the normal framework of his function. 

3 -     INTERNAL AND/OR EXTERNAL RELATIONS

On the internal level, he/she maintains a cooperative relationship with the project teams and the plant’s units,

On the external level, he/she deals with the suppliers and if required with customers, particularly following senior management formal request.    

4 -     ACCREDITATION

He/she is authorized to have access to economic and financial documents regarding his/her project. 

He/she is equally entitled to deliver the technical acceptance of equipment or activities designed by the Engineering department.   

Benefits: Include *401(k), *401(k) Matching,l Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance program, Flexible Spending Account, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonus Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision and Dental Insurance

AKWEL is a stable, indoor/year round employer in a modern, industrial plant that provides all basic tools and equipment.

This Company Describes Its Culture as:          

Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes          

 People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused         

 Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative