Our client, a major automotive manufacturer, is looking to add an Engineering Group Lead to their team in Kokomo, IN!

This contract opportunity (possible extension or direct hire for the right candidate) offers a starting pay rate of $45/hour (benefits are available).

• Leading Engineers in attainment of continuous improvement goals of operations and implementation of new model and non-new model capacity improvements. 
• Must have excellent project management skills, capable of creating project schedules, maintaining project budgets/forecasts, and tracking/closing open issues. 
• Capable of supporting / creating budgetary cost estimates for new and retool studies. 
• Participate in simultaneous engineering activities and suppliers on new model programs. 
• Obtain outside resources and information when technical challenges exceed capability of the cross functional team. 
• Actively participate and intervene in project development in the area(s) of responsibility to reduce/eliminate waste. 
• Drive Engine /Transmission/ lines and processes to fully PPAP’d requirements at 85% OPE 
• Drive kaizen/projects with Engineering Team in areas of waste defined through prioritization.
• Ability to present during plant / project reviews to all levels of leadership of the organization.
• Train, coach, and support the deployment of sophisticated SPW tools on more complex problems (e.g. major and advanced projects utilizing statistical methods to reduce variation).
• Offer hands on trouble-shooting support to the assigned Technical Engineers and Maintenance Support Team in securing/improving OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) of process equipment including the improvement of MTBF (mean time between faults) and reduction in MTTR (mean time between repairs). 
• Oversee/ensure the updating of all process equipment related documentation including, but not limited to: 
• Tool and operation sheets, machine drawings, tool drawings, 
• PFMEA's (process failure model effects analysis), control plans, 
• OPL's (one point lessons), 
• EWO's (emergency work order), software back-up programs, etc.
• Lead efforts for spare parts definition and cataloging in the business unit assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited college
• 3+ years’ experience in Machining Processes
• 3+ years in supervisory experience
• Must be able to lead and coach engineers in problem solving methodologies. 
• Must have excellent communication skills and strong knowledge of business metrics. 
• Demonstrated leadership competencies and able to handle multiple tasks and work with all levels of management, union and other organizations. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Travel 20/40% - various potential places to equipment suppliers within Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana using Stellantis vehicle during working hours. 
• Create cost studies as required.
• Machining Process(s) knowledge
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to work ANY shift
• Must be willing to work overtime