Process Engineer

ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.  

 

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. 

 

At PHINIA, we provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. 

 

Our Culture  

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. 

 

Career Opportunities  

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

Provide world-class quality and manufacturing engineering technical support to manufacturing areas and product launch activities that meet or exceed customer expectations. Responsible for implementing appropriate actions to maintain and improve manufacturing processes in accordance with safety, quality, productivity, cost, and environmental requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with company safety policies and ensure timely closure of unsafe condition findings, as well as proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report environmental or safety risks to the EHS&S department.
• Participate in accident/incident investigations when required.
• Promote environmental awareness and safety standards according to established systems.
• Respond to audit non-conformities and, when applicable, take action to control and correct them, including mitigating adverse environmental impacts.
• Execute the Emergency Response Plan correctly according to procedures.
• Identify and implement improvements with manufacturing teams to reduce product cost, improve quality, and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Ensure maximum safety, quality, capacity, and utilization of manufacturing/processing equipment and processes, including special processes (painting, heat treatment, welding, etc., depending on the assigned area).
• Continuously research and implement best practices in manufacturing/processing methods and processes.
• Be responsible for new product introduction and current product modifications.
• Communicate with vendors to determine product specifications, coordinate procurement of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products against specifications and quality standards.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design equipment layouts and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Participate in product design reviews and contribute Design for Manufacturing (DFM) ideas and lessons learned.
• Ensure effective quality control and process systems are developed, implemented, and maintained.
• Determine, justify, and coordinate the purchase and implementation of new equipment and processes with manufacturing teams; track tooling and AR expenditures.
• Assist in the design and construction of manufacturing/assembly/processing equipment and processes.
• Solve problems using robust methodologies such as 8D, PDCA, 5 Whys, and statistical problem-solving techniques.
• Support diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and required operating procedures.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to customers, employees, and all levels of management.
• Coordinate and manage external contractor projects.
• Implement action plans for quality issues and warranty reduction projects.
• Participate in APQP documentation development according to AIAG standards; develop and maintain updated process documentation (FMEA, flow diagrams, process sheets, tool lists, drawings, instructions, LOTO, etc.).
• Implement action plans from statistical process control and Kaizen workshops.
• Close actions from the Continuous Improvement Ideas System.
• Ensure implementation of FMEA actions.
• Use a teamwork approach to achieve objectives (CPK, OEE, FTQ, quality incidents, etc.), with emphasis on production teams.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and support to manufacturing teams and peers.
• Collaborate with Technical Centers to develop new technologies and products.
• Participate in prototype development and assembly with Engineering, including prototype control plans and work instructions.
• Coordinate with machine subcontractors to ensure personnel safety during industrialization and initial sample production.
• Be responsible for applicable processes.
• Actively participate in the Annual Physical Inventory.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing preferred)
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of related work experience in the automotive industry or a global manufacturing company
• Technical Knowledge Required: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems, Program management, Experience applying Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques, Experience in high-volume automated manufacturing is a plus
• Other Requirements: Microsoft Office, Core Tools, CAD software, 2D drawing Knowledge
• English Level: Proficient

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value. 

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers 

• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively 

• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional 

• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse 

• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right 

• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

SAFETY

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!  

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP 

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS FROM RECRUITERS & VENDORS

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

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Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.