Process Engineer

This is a 100% on-site position based in Buffalo, West Virginia — a leading automotive powertrain manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to join its engine and transmission machining and assembly operations. Local candidates who can work on-site in the Buffalo, WV area are strongly preferred.

Working on-site at the Buffalo, West Virginia powertrain facility, you will develop operating process plans and lead the planning, procurement, installation, trial, and launch of machining and assembly lines — owning schedule and budget, driving cross-functional working groups, and using AutoCAD and 3D CAD to read, interpret, and modify designs.

• Develop operating process plans to machine or assemble parts for an assigned area of the Powertrain department
• Lead planning, procurement, installation, trial, and launch of engine/transmission machining or assembly lines
• Create and maintain schedule and budget for the assigned area
• Develop and improve standard tools and benchmarks
• Lead and participate in cross-functional working groups across the local facility and corporate departments
• Visualize activity plans and schedules to facilitate quick consensus building and secure project priorities
• Analyze critical manufacturing issues and clearly communicate root cause and countermeasure plans to stakeholders
• Spend approximately 20% of time on the manufacturing floor