Job Description
Job Overview:
McGard LLC
Process Engineer I
1st Shift, 6:30AM – 3:00PM, Monday – Friday
Salaried, $75,000 - $85,000 Annually DOE
Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Look no further than McGard, a leading company in the automotive industry! We are seeking a highly talented and motivated Process Engineer I for our LDM Manufacturing side to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success.
ABOUT MCGARD:
McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.
BENEFITS:
- Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
- Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
- On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
- A supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Manage technical aspects of L. D. McCauley manufacturing, sorting, and assembly processes.
JOB DUTIES:
- Project Management
- Responsible for all aspects of process management including establishing process goals, recommending process equipment, establishing process set points, establishing process controls, establishing process metrics, and troubleshooting technical issues by expected due dates.
- Work closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Controls Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, Assembly, and QA.
- Product / Processes Development
- Establish new production processes using inputs from Product Engineering, QA, and the responsible manufacturing/assembly department.
- Tooling and equipment expectations will be provided to Manufacturing Engineering to design/procure.
- Prove out the new process prior to releasing for production.
- Lead process improvement teams to reduce scrap, to increase utilization, to improve throughput, and to improve safety.
- Utilization of lean manufacturing techniques, six sigma tools, and engineering problem solving skills.
- Researching New Technologies
- Investigate new technologies to establish new processes, to obtain process improvements, and/or to reduce costs. The new technologies could be related to manufacturing, assembly, packaging, testing, or product design.
- Cost Analysis
- Perform cost analysis to determine process costs or cost savings.
- Capable of performing internal rates of return to ensure projects will provide the company with the proper return on our investment.
- Supporting Quality System
- Will follow all quality systems procedures.
- Travel
- Travel may be required to support projects, to manage process issues, and to support customer issues.
- Communication
- Will be required to manage and attend meetings for the assigned projects. o Status results may be communicated via any media required.
- Will also interface with people at all levels of the company.
- Will provide reports, presentations, and knowledge-based documents.
- This job description in no way states or even implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Other duties may be assigned.
EDUCATION / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
- BSME, BSIE, BSCE, BSEE, or related curriculum preferred.
- Proficient in MS office.
- Experience with Minitab a plus.
- Experience with 2D drawings.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: Position requires individual to be capable of traveling & working throughout the entire facility, within reasonable accommodation. The noise level is usually moderate.
If you are an ambitious and driven individual who thrives on innovation and enjoys working in a team environment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join McGard and be part of a company that is revolutionizing the automotive security industry.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."
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1st Shift, 6:30AM – 3:00PM, Monday – Friday
