Gear Machining & Launch Specialist – Powertrain

MARTIN Technologies • Sterling Heights, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

MARTIN Technologies is hiring a Gear Machining & Launch Specialist to support a manufacturing launch at an automotive partner’s manufacturing plant. The role works with plant teams, the headquarters launch team, and equipment suppliers to deliver reliable processes that meet safety, quality, and production targets. MARTIN Technologies supports OEMs and specialized automotive programs with vehicle and powertrain engineering, calibration, testing, manufacturing support, and skilled technical services. Its manufacturing capabilities include component design and assembly, vehicle assembly, vehicle upfitting, and custom vehicle builds and system build-outs.

The position is 100% onsite in the Detroit metro area, on a morning shift from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with required overtime. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship. Only candidates selected for next steps will be contacted.

Requirements

• Five or more years of related experience.
• Trusted, dependable, passionate, and able to thrive in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of gear machining, SPC, PPAP, and Lean manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Availability for onsite work, the morning shift, and required overtime.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Detroit metro applicants only.

Nice To Haves

• Hypoid bevel gear experience, including milling, hobbing, grinding, heat treatment, shot peening, hard turning, and lapping.
• Experience with QDAS, Minitab, Klingelnberg P40, or Gleason Nano equipment.
• Knowledge of FMEA, DOE, 8D, 5-Why, Six Sigma, and Lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Support gear machining equipment launches, process validation, and production ramp-up.
• Establish capable machining processes and tooling.
• Complete PPAP documentation, process sheets, and work instructions.
• Use statistical process control (SPC) to reduce variation and improve quality.
• Resolve production constraints and supplier process issues through root cause analysis.
• Lead Lean improvements in throughput, productivity, and process consistency.
• Conduct process audits and support safety, ergonomics, and ISO 14001 compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed