Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline 7+ years of automotive manufacturing experience Tier 1 automotive supplier experience Strong Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma background (Kaizen, 5S, VSM) Experience driving OEE, throughput, cycle time, and equipment uptime improvements APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Standard Work experience Root cause analysis expertise using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and FTA methodologies Experience supporting automated manufacturing environments Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards Strong cross-functional leadership and project management skills Experience analyzing production data and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
EV/HEV manufacturing experience Experience with robotics, automation, vision systems, and AI technologies MES/Smart Factory implementation experience SPC and Process Capability analysis expertise Experience with equipment validation and pilot builds Customer-facing experience with OEMs Supervisory or mentorship experience leading Production Engineers Launch-intensive manufacturing environment experience
Job Description
nsight Global is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a leading automotive manufacturing client. This engineer will serve as a technical leader responsible for optimizing high-volume manufacturing processes, improving productivity, and supporting advanced automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive automotive manufacturing experience and a proven track record of driving operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven process improvements. This individual will play a critical role in both current production support and new program launches, partnering with corporate engineering teams to implement advanced manufacturing technologies including robotics, vision systems, AI, and smart factory solutions. The engineer will lead continuous improvement projects, support APQP and PPAP activities, drive equipment and process capability improvements, and work cross-functionally with operations, quality, maintenance, suppliers, and OEM customers. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader looking to make a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, and successful product launches in a fast-paced automotive environment.