Andrew Nigrine
Clawson
Summary
Process engineer with hands-on experience owning assembly workflows, improving production processes to improve plant metrics, and reducing build defects in a complex, unionized production environment. Adept at leading cross-functional root cause investigations, updating process documentation, and integrating technologies such as AI vision systems to enhance quality performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Product Process Supervisor
Stellantis (Jefferson North Assembly Plant)
01.2024 - Current
- Lead daily root cause investigations for electrical build issues (trapped wires, missed connections, etc.) and implement corrective actions through updated work instructions, visual aids, and operator training.
- Coordinate process improvements with other departments, including work instruction updates, job rescrolling, error mistake proofing, and tooling updates.
- Facilitate daily stand-up meetings and issue reports to Quality, Production, Launch, and Plant Leadership to communicate FTC trends and emerging issues.
- Serve as project lead for a plant-owned AI vision system for fastener presence detection, refining system performance and coordinating cross-department integration; presented system to executive leadership.
Supplier Operations Engineer Co-Op
Stellantis, Auburn Hills, MI
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed portfolio of suppliers for upcoming vehicle programs, including APQP activities and oversight of supplier-led problem solving.
- Conducted process audits to ensure supplier manufacturing stability and compliance with company standards.
Plant Supplier Quality Engineer Co-Op
FCA/Stellantis, Warren, MI
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Executed root cause analyses for plant-driven part issues and supervised supplier corrective actions.
- Supported Kaizen and continuous improvement activities targeting defect reduction.
Engineering Co-Op
Martinrea Fluids Division, Manchester, MI
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted with new product trials, produced red rabbits for quality validation, and developed workstation documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University
Flint, MI01.2023
Skills
- Manufacturing & Quality: Root cause analysis (Shainin Red X/Green Belt training), error-proofing, process flow optimization, technical process ownership, cross-functional coordination, electrical system defect diagnosis
- Technical Tools: Keyence vision systems, Excel (advanced), Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
- Engineering Tools: Siemens NX, Fusion 360, Python, C, MATLAB, CNC machining, 3D printing workflows
Timeline
Technical Product Process Supervisor
Stellantis (Jefferson North Assembly Plant)
01.2024 - Current
Supplier Operations Engineer Co-Op
Stellantis, Auburn Hills, MI
04.2022 - 06.2022
Plant Supplier Quality Engineer Co-Op
FCA/Stellantis, Warren, MI
04.2021 - 06.2021
Engineering Co-Op
Martinrea Fluids Division, Manchester, MI
11.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University