About the Role
McGard is seeking a highly talented and motivated Process Engineer I to join their dynamic team and contribute to the company's ongoing success in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components.
Responsibilities
- Manage technical aspects of McGard/L. D. McCauley manufacturing, sorting, and assembly processes.
- Ensure achievement of continuous improvement within area of expertise and business areas to meet Company objectives and satisfy customers.
- Complete and maintain all required safety classes, trainings, and certifications.
- Understand the relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to quality objectives.
- Work regularly scheduled shifts, with the ability to work overtime and weekends.
- Comply with related IATF/ISO procedures.
- Meet qualitative and quantitative standards for the position and department.
- Be available for reassignment to other departments for business needs.
- Manage 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.
- Establish new production processes using inputs from Product Engineering, QA, and the responsible manufacturing/assembly department.
- Provide tooling and equipment expectations to Manufacturing Engineering for design/procurement.
- Prove out new processes prior to releasing for production.
- Lead process improvement teams to reduce scrap, increase utilization, improve throughput, and improve safety.
- Utilize lean manufacturing techniques, six sigma tools, and engineering problem-solving skills.
- Investigate new technologies to establish new processes, obtain process improvements, and/or reduce costs.
- Perform cost analysis to determine process costs or cost savings.
- Perform internal rates of return calculations to ensure projects provide the proper return on investment.
- Follow all quality systems procedures.
- Travel may be required to support projects, manage process issues, and support customer issues.
- Manage and attend meetings for assigned projects.
- Communicate status results via any required media.
- Interface with people at all levels of the company.
- Provide reports, presentations, and knowledge-based documents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Experience with 2D drawings.
Skills
- Process management
- Lean manufacturing techniques
- Six Sigma tools
- Engineering problem-solving skills
- Cost analysis
- Minitab experience is a plus
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Flexible schedule
Experience Level
- Process Engineer I
Education Level
- BSME, BSIE, BSCE, BSEE, or related curriculum preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000 - $85,000 Annually DOE
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 10 company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Discretionary, annual profit sharing
- Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment
- Flexible working schedule including “9-80’s” and flex time
- On-site walking trail
- Convenience cafeteria
- Supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance
About the Company
- McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years.
- Specializes in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components.
- Commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned a reputation as a global leader.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
