Plant Vehicle Engineer
Minimum 5 Years experience as a Plant Vehicle Engineer
Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Warsaw, Indiana. The ideal candidates should have a strong background quality and manufacturing in an automotive plant / body shop.
Requirements of the Plant Vehicle Engineer
Additional technical training (Lean, 5S, Kaizen, SPC, Green Belt, etc.) preferred
8+ years of experience with a Bachelor s degree, 6 years with a Master s, or 3 years with a PhD (or equivalent), preferably in Automotive Body, Process, or Industrial Engineering
4+ years of experience in vehicle development and launch, with understanding of the full product lifecycle
Strong knowledge of BOMs, OEE, manufacturability, process design/validation, assembly methods, and cost reduction
Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents
Experience with AUTOCAD, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, or similar tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver detailed, optimized solutions
Hands-on assembly line experience with a focus on continuous improvement
Experience with structured problem-solving methods (Six Sigma, DFSS, etc.)
DFM and DFA experience
Benefits of the Plant Vehicle Engineer
Competitive salary
Advancement potential
Full time
Paid time off
Medical / Dental / Vision
401k
Responsibilities of the Plant Vehicle Engineer
Support resolution of Body Department issues from plant, field, and suppliers
Collaborate with Design Engineering to launch products with minimal impact to plant metrics
Drive optimization of parts, assemblies, and systems
Conduct process simulations, risk assessments, and data analysis to improve performance
Support plant layout, tooling, material flow, and waste reduction improvements
Participate in launch activities including design reviews, builds, and validations
Support prototype builds, process development, and equipment improvements
Assist with launch and model year change activities
Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate new parts and processes
Work with Manufacturing to improve assembly processes aligned with design intent
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards
Monitor KPIs and take proactive action to prevent defects
Partner with internal and external teams to implement best practices in inspection and process control
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to bray@venteon.us.com.
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
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