About the Role
McGard is 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.
Responsibilities
- Manage technical aspects of L. D. McCauley manufacturing, sorting, and assembly processes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Investigate new technologies to establish new processes, to obtain process improvements, and/or to reduce costs.
- 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.
- Will follow all quality systems procedures.
- Travel may be required to support projects, to manage process issues, and to support customer issues.
- Will be required to manage and attend meetings for the assigned projects.
- 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.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
- Experience with 2D drawings.
- Position requires individual to be capable of traveling & working throughout the entire facility, within reasonable accommodation.
Skills
- MS office
- Minitab
- lean manufacturing techniques
- six sigma tools
- engineering problem solving skills
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- BSME
- BSIE
- BSCE
- BSEE
- related curriculum
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000 - $85,000 Annually DOE
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.
About the Company
- 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.
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.
