Manufacturing Technology Engineer

Schaeffler • Armada, MI, MI

22h

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technology Engineer develops, implements, and optimizes manufacturing technology for new and existing Schaeffler products. The role uses statistical and digital measures to improve quality, efficiency, sustainability, and process robustness, and investigates processes to fine-tune equipment and process setups based on product, material, tooling, and location.

The engineer reviews technology launches for product and material feasibility, cycle-time impact, tooling needs, and quality. The role also supports production by investigating and sustainably resolving issues, preparing manufacturing process documentation, applying manufacturing standards and norms, and specifying, negotiating, and validating equipment, technologies, and tools with suppliers.

This position works with Schaeffler manufacturing technology networks and business groups, and collaborates with functions including Purchasing, IT, Maintenance, and Quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field and at least 1 year of experience.
• Computer literacy, including spreadsheets, word processing, database software, and project management in a Windows environment.
• Familiarity with Advanced Quality Planning Techniques.
• Proficiency in Failure Mode Effects Analysis and statistical process controls.
• Light programming proficiency across multiple software languages, including Python, Java, or C++, for integrating and customizing technology solutions.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without an employment visa or other sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or another engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing technology for production of new and existing products.
• Use statistical measures to coordinate improvements in quality, efficiency, sustainability, and robustness.
• Investigate processes and fine-tune equipment and process setups considering products, materials, tooling, and location.
• Review new technology launches for product design and material feasibility, cycle-time impact, tool definition, and quality.
• Support production by identifying and sustainably resolving issues, using production data and statistical and digital measures to troubleshoot.
• Create manufacturing process documentation, including equipment and technology release documents and setup instructions.
• Apply defined process and equipment standards and relevant international and regional manufacturing technology norms.
• Develop and negotiate equipment and tool specifications with potential suppliers, including timing and investment, and define validation requirements.
• Validate production equipment, manufacturing technologies, and related tools.
• Collaborate with Schaeffler manufacturing technology networks and business groups, and with functions such as Purchasing, IT, Maintenance, and Quality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) matching contributions up to 6%.
• Skill development workshops and ongoing learning and development programs, including access to Schaeffler Academy.
• Wellness programs and resources supporting physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level