Lead Advanced Process Engineer

The Advanced Manufacturing Lead Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and owning all core Cooper Standard Fluids manufacturing processes. This role provides technical leadership across advanced manufacturing initiatives, supports new product launches, and drives continuous improvement through process innovation, automation, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Lead continuous improvement efforts for existing manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and safety
• Develop and document new manufacturing processes, standards, and operating guidelines
• Design, evaluate, and validate new equipment and tooling for manufacturing applications
• Assess product designs for manufacturing feasibility and provide Design Review (DR) milestone support
• Support new program launches by reviewing and developing equipment Statements of Requirements (SORs)
• Participate in equipment and tooling prove-out at supplier sites prior to delivery
• Partner with Purchasing to support sourcing and procurement of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production cells
• Support process cost estimating and capital planning activities
• Provide on-site technical support and develop training materials to support manufacturing teams
• Support annual budget development for advanced manufacturing initiatives
• Drive labor reduction initiatives through automation and process optimization
• Ensure compliance with IATF requirements, including documentation management and external audit support

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay