The Planning/Project Engineer will be responsible for managing projects in an automotive manufacturing environment. The position is 50% hands on and 50% behind a desk. The role offers a lot of room for growth and good work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

· Pre-Planning Concept / Invest (New model & model change manufacturing equipment upgrades and investment estimations)

· Specification Development (Develop new manufacturing equipment specifications for new and existing features)

· Perform checks on equipment in Catia and MicroStation

· Support trial builds to get ready for full production

· Vendor selection

· Installation, Commissioning, Handover

· Release to Production

· Post Release Stand-by support

· Change Management / Documentation

· Continual improvement

· Supporting Maintenance and Production

· Create a continuous improvement environment to develop best in class production system

· Coordinate activities with the maintenance and production team to minimize production delays due to equipment issues

· Develop systems to meet KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements

· Identify requirements for vehicle structure to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost in all departments within the automotive facility

· Monitor safety, quality, cost, and productivity, with improvement activities for assigned areas of production

· Complete projects on schedule and within the annual administrative, operational, and capital budgets

· Provide direction and assistance to analyze production issues, propose countermeasures, and resolve issues

· Collaborate with other production departments to provide best in class product quality

· Implement training plans to improve overall organizational capability production departments

· Lead Engineering activities in processing model changes/ investigations

Requirements:

· Engineering Degree

· Experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive experience is a plus)

· Experience as Manufacturing/Process/Mechanical/Project Engineer is preferred

· Project Management experience

· Vendor management

· CAD simulations

· Knowledge of Catia or MicroStation is preferred

· Continuous improvement

· Strong communication skills

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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