Contract with potential for direct hire **Responsibilities:** Equipment & Process Development + End-to-end owner that designs, executes, and delivers portions of General Assembly conveyance systems, automation cells, process equipment/tooling, and processes + Integrate new vehicle models and variants into existing facilities + Implement line re-rate projects + Assist in the development of assembly process flow, build sequence and logistics strategies to optimize for direct labor, quality, safety, and other KPIs + Manage equipment suppliers/partners during RFQ, design, buy-off, installation, commissioning, and ramp up + Develop and execute equipment qualification plans including correlation, process capability (CP/CPK), and Gage Repeatability / Reproducibility (GR&R) + Provide input into the continuous evolution of equipment standards + Partner with Product Design and Operations teams to ensure successful ramp and long-term sustained production + Ensure achievement of safety, quality, cost, timing & performance targets + Provide regular, metric-based project updates to the management team. + Challenge assumptions that are not backed up by a thorough engineering evaluation Product Development + Conduct Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) studies and feedback to Product Design teams, drive content reduction and simplifications + Provide input into the continuous evolution of DFMA standards + Lead new product virtual builds and participates in early prototype builds to validate manufacturability and processes + Support systems integration and automation – PLM, SAP, MES, etc. + Be part of a world-class engineering team, with a focus on high-quality work and rapid project deployment. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field. + 5+ years of experience in an engineering role related to automated equipment or manufacturing processes + Experience optimizing existing processes for rate, yield, availability + Knowledge of manufacturing and processing principles (cycle time analysis, quality control, equipment efficiency, equipment selection, return on investment, error proofing, ergonomics, material logistics) + Demonstrated ability to effectively solve difficult technical problems, challenge assumptions, and the status quo + Ability to work independently + Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross-functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders. + Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. + Experience working in both 2D & 3D CAD environments + Knowledge of robot automation cells, conveyance systems & controls automation Preferred Skills: + Systems knowledge and experience – PLM, SAP, MES + Extensive experience launching new products and production lines + Extensive experience in product DFMA + Extensive experience in DVA **Category** _Manufacturing_ **Function** _Engineering_ **Req ID** _JN -102022-118831_