Manufacturing Process Engineer 5 (Process Control Lead)

Location: Lansing, MI

Pay: $50–55/hr + PTO, holidays, full benefits

Type: Long-term contract (~52 weeks, potential extension)

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Process Engineer 5 (Process Control Lead) ensures robust Body Shop quality systems by managing Process Control Plans (PCP), PFMEA activities, and Built-In Quality (BIQ) requirements. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert driving error-proofing, risk reduction, and compliance across joining and fastening processes to support production stability, product quality, and audit readiness.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (EST)
• Overtime: Some Fridays as needed
• Plant Shutdown Participation: Required
• Collaboration: High cross-functional interaction (Production, Quality, Engineering)

Key Responsibilities

Process Control & Quality Systems

• Manage and maintain Process Control Plans (PCP) and PFMEA processes
• Drive BIQ compliance and risk-reduction initiatives
• Coordinate PCP documentation updates and implementation
• Serve as Body Shop PFMEA subject matter expert
• Support Safety Stock oversight and Stagnant Car reporting

Joining & Fastening Process Oversight

• Support welding and torque joining processes
• Oversee torque systems, wrench calibration, and torque gun qualification
• Verify daily torque compliance and set-and-run conditions with Production
• Conduct weld quality checks and lead reviews

Cross-Functional Coordination & Meetings

• Lead weekly weld meetings and monthly Joining Board reviews
• Participate in daily quality meetings to resolve issues
• Provide guidance on product standards and process compliance
• Support Production Shift Leaders, Group Leaders, and related teams

Equipment Calibration & Surface Quality

• Monitor calibration status of production equipment and tools
• Support surface quality reviews and corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to product specifications and quality requirements

Audit & Compliance Support

• Represent Body Shop in internal/external audits (ISO, BIQ, torque, weld, GQR)
• Act as primary contact for Tool Equipment Bulletins
• Coordinate with dispense material suppliers (e.g., Henkel, Chemico)
• Ensure compliance with standards and plant procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred (not required)
• 2–4 years manufacturing or automotive experience
• Experience with robotic equipment, welding, or torque systems
• Quality control experience in production environments
• Strong problem-solving and ISO-based process knowledge
• Data analysis, risk identification, and corrective action skills
• Strong communication and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior-level manufacturing process engineering experience
• Automotive Body Shop background
• PFMEA, PCP, and BIQ expertise
• Audit preparation or execution experience

Please note, we do not provide VISA sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates on CPT, OPT, H1B or TN visas are also not eligible for this role. This company is NOT open to corp2corp (c2c) or corp2hire (c2h).

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

How to Apply for This Job:

To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We’ll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you’ll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we’ll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.

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