Manufacturing Engineer
AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Bowling Green, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining optimal manufacturing processes and systems to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in the production of driveline components.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for design and analysis of manufacturing processes and tooling.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including assembly, machining, and testing operations.
- Implement and maintain lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, SMED) to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency.
- Conduct time studies, process capability studies, and root cause analysis to identify and resolve production issues, improve quality, and reduce scrap rates.
- Review, recommend and coordinate TPM, PM, Proactive Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance Programs to prevent equipment failures and maximize machinery uptime.
- Specify, procure, and commission new manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixtures, ensuring compliance with safety standards and production requirements.
- Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability of new products and provide input on design for manufacturing principles.
- Develop and update manufacturing documentation, including process flow diagrams, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Provide technical support and training to production personnel on new processes, equipment, and quality standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of long-term manufacturing strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Manage projects related to process improvements, new product introductions, and cost reduction initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
