Job Description

To help us drive excellence, you'll get to:

Lead the assembly process meetings, maintain the assembly equipment, and be able to update tooling timing charts.
• Manages Capability of all in production tooling installed in the business unit. Tracks, coordinates and executes corrective actions where required.
• Monitors assembly tool uptime / downtime metrics to determine task prioritization and scope.
• Support all customer meetings, internal meetings, and project reviews.
• Interface with all internal departments to ensure they are kept up to date on the assembly equipment and tool status.
• Actively participate and / or lead the business unit cross-functional team in all launch and production startup activities and coordinate all tryout materials to ensure availability.
• Manage and maintain the assembly equipment including tool designs, equipment fabrication, tryout materials, and launch support.
• Maintain assembly equipment and tooling program open issues log and lessons learned log.
• Manage all tool engineering changes.
• Manage APQP and procedures.

This full-time, salary, role is a part of our Engineering Team and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Required experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Minimum six (6) years or more of hands-on manufacturing experience
  • Experience in metal joining, including but not limited to: MIG welding, resistance projection welding, clinch fasteners, and stamping processes.
  REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Proficient in troubleshooting and correcting workflow problems.
  • Experience in applying and teaching lean manufacturing concepts.
  • Experience in design, fabrication, and installation of assembly equipment and tools
  • Sound organization skills.
  • Knowledge of APQP processes and the ability to manage and maintain standardized procedures
  • CAD and Computer experience (UG, Catia, Autodesk, etc).
  • Ability to read and interpret CMM data, SPC and dimensional data reports.

Why you'll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.