Equipment Engineer (New Model)

F&P America Manufacturing has been a part of the Troy community for more than 25 years. Our world-class workforce utilizes the most advanced processes to produce the highest quality Chassis Systems, Suspension Parts, Pedal Assemblies and more for the world’s leading automakers. We are seeking highly qualified candidates for the following opportunity.

Equipment Engineer (New Model)

*** F&P America will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. F&P America will notprovide visa sponsorship, of any kind, for this position.

Position Summary: This is an on-site position.

Work with other engineers and production groups to develop manufacturing process plans for new production models. Create equipment specifications from the process plans and select vendors to develop the equipment. Support APQP activities for new models and lead equipment development, installation, and debugging. Primary equipment includes resistance welding machines, MIG welding processes, and assembly processes - all involving high levels of robotics and automation.

Other duties may include projects on existing equipment to improve efficiency or quality, moving existing equipment to improve plant efficiency, supporting sales and R&D teams, and other tasks as needed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with mass production teams, R&D, parent, and other global factories, and/or other departments to develop manufacturing process plans and equipment installation plans.
• Develop specifications for automated welding and assembly equipment and ensure the machines are built to those specifications.
• Ensure the quality and performance of new equipment by working with foreign and domestic equipment manufacturers and integrators.
• Install, review, debug, and confirm equipment.
• Utilize new manufacturing technologies to enhance productivity and quality of new and current equipment.
• Provide regular updates to management, customers, and project coordination.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Industrial, Welding or related field
• Experience in high-volume automotive manufacturing processes highly preferred.
• Previous experience in project management highly preferred.
• Automation and Controls experience highly preferred. (Robotics, PLCs/HMIs, industrial sensors, vision systems, etc.)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Able to travel and work flexible hours.

Work Environment:

• Plant and office environment.
• Regularly exposed to dust, grease/oil, odors, noise, smoke, etc.

F&P America Manufacturing offers competitive salaries and overtime, at straight-time, after 50 hours per week. Additional eligible pay includes bonus potential. We offer excellent benefits (Medical, dental and vision as little as $8 per week for all), including generous Paid Time Off, 401k with employer match, and 100% paid uniforms. Must be able to pass a post- offer drug screen as well as a criminal background check.

Please reply with salary requirements to: [email protected]

We are HIRING! Please visit our website to see all available opportunities:

www.fandp.com

EOE - M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person