Ricardo · 15 hours ago
Industrialization Process Engineer
Van Buren Township, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expRicardo is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company focused on creating a safe and sustainable world. The Industrialization Process Engineer will leverage process engineering experience to oversee equipment suppliers and ensure timely production starts for new products, supporting industrialization projects for internal manufacturing programs.
AutomotiveConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingQuality AssuranceSustainability
Responsibilities
Designing, developing, and maintaining manufacturing processes for current and future programs
Developing, implementing, and operating manufacturing process documentation, including Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Build Processes, Process Control Plans, PFMEA, Risk Assessments, Safety Systems, and Launch Readiness
Supporting the specification and design of equipment layouts and material flows
Requisitioning new and modified tooling and equipment required for assembly, including specification, procurement, commissioning, installation, and validation
Supporting the production team during the industrialization phases to enhance production quality and efficiency
Assisting with prototype builds according to project delivery requirements, including early validation of production processes and tooling
Developing assembly work standards to support both the prototype phase (build books) and the transfer to standard work instructions for production
Continually improving manufacturing processes to meet cost, quality, and delivery performance targets through series production
Ensuring quality standards are achieved in a series production environment
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, electrical engineering, or related field
5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or process engineering
A minimum of 2 years' experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) process engineering or a similar role, preferably within the automotive sector, where skills can be transferred to the responsibilities outlined above
Industry experience in automotive, marine, or aerospace. Preferred experience Powertrain Systems (ICE)
Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing principles
Understanding of relevant manufacturing methods, including detailed drawing dimensioning and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Design and CAD experience for tooling and fixtures, virtual builds, factory layouts (2D/3D), and assembly equipment
Demonstrable knowledge of various manufacturing processes and components used in assembly, including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Capability Studies, Gauge R&R, work instructions, equipment acceptance, and quality gates (e.g., End of Line testing)
Experience in industrialization and launch readiness
Experience with ISO standards for best manufacturing practices and processes. (i.e. ISO 9001/ IATF 16946, ISO 14001)
Exceptional 8D problem-solving skills
Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Preferred
Preferred experience with vision systems (i.e. Cognex, Keyence)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package to support your physical and mental well-being
Company
Ricardo
Ricardo is a advisory firm that offers engineering consulting services and solutions to build on sustainable technological innovation.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2025-06-11Acquired
1962-04-05IPO
Leadership Team
Graham Ritchie
Chief Executive Officer
Judith Cottrell
Group Chief Financial Officer
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