Manufacturing Engineer – Gear Machining & Launch

MARTIN Technologies•Sterling Heights, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MARTIN Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Gear Machining & Launch to support manufacturing process development and production launch at a customer facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The engineer will work with the customer’s launch team and equipment suppliers to establish capable gear machining processes, resolve production constraints, and meet safety, quality, productivity, and launch targets. The position is 100% onsite on the morning shift, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with overtime as required.

Requirements

5+ years of related manufacturing or machining process experience.
Hands-on knowledge of gear machining processes and manufacturing equipment.
Experience with statistical process control, Lean manufacturing, and PPAP.
Ability to evaluate process capability and implement effective corrective actions.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and practical problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple priorities with engineering, production, and supplier teams.
Strong attention to detail and accurate technical documentation.
Availability to work 100% onsite in Sterling Heights, Michigan, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with overtime as required.
Must currently reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hypoid bevel gear processes, including blanking, milling, hobbing, grinding, heat treatment, shot peening, hard turning, and lapping.
Quality analysis using QDAS or Minitab.
Gear inspection using Klingelnberg P40 or Gleason Nano gear CMM equipment.
Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving using 8D and 5 Why.
Experience with Lean tools, including 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
Knowledge of DMAIC and DMADV / Design for Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience with FMEA and Design of Experiments (DOE).
Manufacturing equipment launch and production ramp-up support.

Responsibilities

Support gear machining process engineering, equipment launch, and production ramp-up.
Coordinate with launch teams and suppliers to establish capable manufacturing processes and tooling.
Complete PPAP quality and launch documentation.
Apply engineering principles and analytical methods to improve processes and products.
Use statistical process control to identify variation and improve process consistency.
Investigate internal and supplier process concerns, prioritize open issues, and verify corrective actions.
Conduct process audits to maintain discipline and alignment with customer requirements.
Create process sheets, work instructions, and supporting quality documentation.
Lead variability reduction and Lean manufacturing improvements.
Identify throughput constraints and implement root cause improvements to meet production ramp-up targets.
Conduct ergonomic evaluations and coordinate corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
Support applicable plant, environmental, and governmental requirements, including ISO 14001 activities and internal audits.