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Process Engineering Manager USA

Nemak · Sheboygan, WI

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Level
Manager
Team
Process
Degree
Required
Experience asked
8+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
28 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management process role at Nemak (automotive) in Sheboygan, WI.

They ask for
8+ years · degree required
Tools it names
FMEA

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Process Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $82k–$107k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 20 process engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 19 other live process postings in Wisconsin.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $82k–$107k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (8+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ FMEA 55%
  • Six Sigma 35%
  • Lean 30%
  • Root cause 25%
  • ✓ Cost reduction 20%
  • TPM 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 8+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Nemak in Sheboygan

6 other open roles at this site.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Manage the capture of effective controls in the Master PFMEAs, together with the different Master PFMEA committees for the critical processes of the Plants.
  • ◆Ensure the execution of frequent audits to the manufacturing processes in the Plants, with a primary focus on process parameters
  • ◆Ensure and establish early involvement in new programs, promoting participation with the Core Teams and Technical Reviews to guarantee effective risk mitigation.
  • ◆Support the effective implementation of the SLCP in new programs that are already operating in the Plants.
  • ◆Define, negotiate, and manage Cost Reduction Projects that benefit the Plants
  • ◆Agree on and manage Technical Problem-Solving projects focused on resolving critical issues in the Plants.
  • ◆Manage the implementation of lessons learned and best practices across the different Plants, deployed during the Expert Meetings
  • ◆Provide support in the review and approval of Process Changes and general Standards in the Plants.
  • ◆Manage the team under responsibility (direct and indirect) to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the Process Engineering area in both the Central team and the Plants.

Position

Requirements

  • ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgy or IE Required
  • ✓Masters degree desired
  • ✓At least 8 years management experience in engineering processes
  • ✓At least 3 years experience in operations
  • ✓Quality Engineering and Product Engineering experience desired
  • ✓Certifications in Red-X Shainin and Change Management

Nemak USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nemak USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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This role is open to Sheboygan Wisconsin, Dickson Tennessee or Glasgow Kentucky locations.

Objective

Ensure a systematic management of effective risk mitigation through the application of problem ‑ solving methodologies, as well as ensure early involvement in new programs and support and manage the deployment of best practices across the plants, with the objective of contributing to Operational Excellence in the plants.

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