The Process Planning Engineer plays a critical role in the manufacturing industry by designing, developing, and optimizing production processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This position involves planning manufacturing workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and reduce waste.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Quotation phase: Conduct process feasibility evaluation, preliminary process routing planning, and tooling planning; participate in customer TR (Technical Review) communications to support quotation decision-making.
Project award phase: Carry out detailed process feasibility evaluation and process planning; develop the Process Flow Diagram (PFD), PFMEA, Engineering A-sheet, and list of process special characteristics
Responsible for production line layout design, equipment planning, and tooling planning, and track their implementation and delivery.
Conduct takt time and OEE analysis to identify bottlenecks and support capacity validation.
Plan and drive the implementation of process error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions.
Participate in process change management and production handover, and consolidate process planning standards and lessons learned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience required or higher
Experience: At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, including at least one complete project followed through from the quotation or PFMEA phase to start of production (SOP).
Industry background: Experience in automotive components (stampings, machining, welding, or assembly preferred); familiar with IATF 16949 and the APQP core tools.
Tools & skills: Proficient in at least one CAD system (CATIA or NX/UG) for reading 3D models and developing process plans; able to use Excel for takt time and capacity calculations; experience with PFMEA software (e.g., APIS or Excel-based templates) is a plus
Why work for Minth? Here are the advantages of working at Minth.
International development platform
Dynamic and efficient team
All-round personal improvement
Personalized humanistic care
Diversified working atmosphere
Modern office setting
Competitive compensation package
Numbers & Facts
Location
Wixom, MI
Skills
3D Modelingunmatched
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
CATIA CADunmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Decision Supportunmatched
Feasibility Analysisunmatched
Lesson Plansunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Machiningunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Manufacturing Process Engineeringunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Process Engineeringunmatched
Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)unmatched
Process Flow Diagram (PFD)unmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Process Managementunmatched
Proofreadingunmatched
Siemens PLM Software NX (fka UGS NX)unmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Transportation Routingunmatched
Weldingunmatched
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