Manufacturing Engineer

Job description

The unique aspect of our business is the mindset of our employees: curious, adventurous, and innovative . P3 consultants take on early responsibilities with clients in management consulting, diverse technology topics, and scalable IT solutions. Make a project your project. Openness for new, innovative, and unconventional approaches; short decision paths; respectful cooperation; and fruitful synergies make us a diverse, unbeatable team and successful company - worldwide. As a Manufacturing Engineer , you play a key role in developing and implementing efficient manufacturing and assembly solutions for the automotive industry. You combine technical expertise with a hands-on approach to turn product and project requirements into robust production concepts. From assembly line planning and equipment specification to commissioning and continuous improvement, you work closely with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to bring manufacturing solutions from concept to reality. WHAT YOU'LL DO You develop assembly and manufacturing concepts, including work plans, investment plans, assembly line layouts, and project timelines. You support acquisition and quotation projects from a production engineering perspective, providing technical input for manufacturing concepts and investment requirements. You define technical requirements and prepare RFQs for production equipment, evaluate manufacturing solutions, and coordinate with equipment suppliers throughout implementation. You coordinate the integration, installation, commissioning, and launch of new assembly equipment and products, ensuring alignment with project requirements and production needs. You prepare, maintain, and continuously improve manufacturing documentation, including Process FMEAs (PFMEA), value stream analyses, and standardized work instructions. You analyze production processes and evaluate workforce utilization, space requirements, material and process flows, equipment placement, and workplace layouts to improve operational efficiency. You define technical specifications for the procurement of equipment, materials, and components, taking product specifications and applicable quality requirements into consideration. You identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, productivity, quality, and ergonomics and help translate them into practical solutions on the shop floor. You serve as a technical interface to the customer, clarifying manufacturing requirements and contributing to the development of new production solutions. You collaborate with production, quality, logistics, project management, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines to solve technical challenges and ensure successful implementation. You provide hands-on engineering support during critical project and launch phases, troubleshooting manufacturing issues and coordinating corrective actions. WHO YOU ARE You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical field. You bring 3+ years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the automotive industry. You have a solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, production equipment, line layouts, and industrialization. You have experience with manufacturing quality and process-planning methods such as PFMEA, value stream analysis, and standardized work. You bring strong mechanical and technical problem-solving skills and are comfortable working directly with manufacturing equipment and production processes. You have experience working with CAD applications and are comfortable interpreting technical drawings and manufacturing layouts. You are proficient with Microsoft Office; experience working with SAP or comparable ERP systems is an advantage. You work in a structured and independent manner, effectively managing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic project environment. You communicate confidently with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders and enjoy working as part of a collaborative project team. You demonstrate ownership and are comfortable taking the lead on technical topics within your area of responsibility. You are comfortable with extensive travel (up to 100% of your working time), typically Monday through Friday, depending on client and project needs. You are legally authorized to work in the U.S. GOOD TO KNOW We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential. You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays. You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching. We invest in your growth with mentorship and a strong learning culture. You contribute directly to advancing innovation in the sectors we operate in. You’ll take ownership of your work and see the direct results of your efforts. We foster an entrepreneurial spirit. Take initiative, own your ideas, and drive real impact.