American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing engineer for its manufacturing facility in Three Rivers, Mich. The person who accepts the position with this Tier One automotive components supplier will have the following responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions
1) Procurement of capital equipment and project management skills.
2) Work holding design and procurement.
3) Application, design, and procurement of durable and nondurable tooling.
4) Machine programming and robotic applications.
5) New product manufacturing and assembly process development.
6) Machine and assembly line equipment knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
7) Conducting equipment certifications and supplier engineering contact.
8) Leader in productivity improvements.
9) Conducts cost analysis for new projects and products.
10) PFMEA, control plan, and process documentation responsible.
11 Understanding of statistical analysis: machine and process capability, SPC.
12) Application of lean concepts and capacity planning.
13) Application of mistake and error proofing engineering.
14) Strong written and oral communication skills.
15) Availability to travel (domestic and internationally), work all shifts, and flexible hours.
16) Strong Mechanical Aptitude.
17) Experienced Machining Engineer.
18) CNC programming experience.
19) Fixture, Work holding, and tooling knowledge.
20) Ideal candidate will have previous gear manufacturing experience.
Other Job Functions
1) Use of engineering software systems.
2) Experience with manufacturing operators and maintenance personnel.
3) Machine operation and electrical knowledge.
4) Fastener and torque strategy knowledge.
5) AutoCAD experience and GD&T knowledge.
6) Knowledge of gage design, procurement, and repeatability studies.
7) Background in materials and forging processes.
Qualifications
1) A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
2) Experience with manufacturing and assembly processes.
3) Knowledge of design software and programming and machine languages.
4) Project management skills.
5) Related experience in a production environment.
6) High volume manufacturing experience in automotive or heavy industrial preferred.
7) Driveline manufacturing experience a plus.
8) Knowledge of DC torque tools & PLC’s a plus.
9) Minimum 3 years previous experience preferred.
10) Knowledge of TS16949.
11) Excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
Skills Required
Adaptable to Change
Assembly
Blueprint Reading
Cellular Manufacturing
Computer Aided Design
Failure Mode/ Effects Analysis
Geometric Dimension and Tolerance
ISO/QS9000
Job Knowledge
Lean Manufacturing
Ability to Make Good Decisions
Ability to Manage Resources
Ability to Manage Stress
Knowledge of Manufacturing Methods
MS Suite
Project Management
Recordkeeping
Striving for Excellence
Familiarity with Tier One Automotive Suppliers
Education Required
Bachelor's Level Degree
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. is a world leader in the manufacture, engineering, validation and design of driveline systems, chassis systems and forged products for trucks, buses, sport utility vehicles, passenger cars, and commercial vehicles.
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