Manufacturing Engineer

AAM•Wooster, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Dauch is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our world-class team. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a leading company in the automotive industry, where you will have the chance to contribute to the flawless execution of our manufacturing processes. This role is located at our Wooster plant in Wooster, OH. The ideal candidate implements manufacturing techniques, processes, tooling, and machinery to maximize throughput. Establishes control charting of critical features and processes; monitors results and determines machine and process capabilities and performance reliability. Manages the implementation of new processes, selection of equipment to be purchased, and time estimates. Identifies optimal tooling for machining. Resolves issues with design, manufacturability, or build sequences. Ensures production-part acceptance and manufacturing readiness. Participates in adoption of new technologies and processes to achieve greater efficiency. Consults on and oversees selection and implementation of automation and robotics on the assembly line.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or equivalent work experience
High School diploma or GED
Five (5) years’ experience in a machining manufacturing environment, and / or machining process design.
Ability to work in multifunctional teams
Ability to plan and prioritize
Ability to work well with others
Negative pre-employment drug tests
Must be self-motivated and detail oriented
Ability to work in multiple assignments and meet target completion dates consistently

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support on daily quality issues
Support / maintain all assigned processes
Analyze production disruptions, technical problems
Support change-overs as required
Ensures all engineering procedures are followed, (e.g. temp deviations, ECN’s, etc.)
Support all PPAP activities as assigned
Support planned and unplanned maintenance initiatives
Support, propose, and manage scrap rate reduction initiatives
Support, propose, and manage efficiency increases (c/o time, cycle time reduction, tool life studies, pre-set and quick change tools, etc.)
Support, propose, and manage tool improvement trials in conjunction with the design engineers to improve tool wear / life
Take the lead on machining department related TVM’s
Know and understand basics of forging to help solve internal issues as they arise
Support any Production Engineering function when required
Maintain accuracy of all engineering documents (setup sheets/tool path prints, etc.)
Create and modify CNC programs
Support sales/quoting activities
Interface with external vendors to investigate, acquire and implement new/improved work holding, tooling, etc.
Continuously improve existing processes to minimize interruptions and improve capability and predictability
Generate cost savings opportunities and complete all associated documentation
Support quality department with CPAR activities
Provide training to ME Technicians and shop floor personnel