Position Description:
This role is for a machining launch Tooling Engineer. You will work jointly with the headquarters launch team and their suppliers to ensure the incoming machining line is successfully delivered for all key business metrics for long-term success of automotive client.
Position Duties:
• Support machining processes with tool development
• Support implementation of GTSV tool tracking
• Identify tool dominant features and implement proper control
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity
• Complete all PPAP quality launch documentation
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
• Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize open issues and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes
• Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Powertrain guidelines
• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
• Deliver capable processes and tools for all gear machining operations
• Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
• Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
Skills Required:
Tooling, Tool design, Machining, Problem Solving, Good Manufacturing Practices
Skills Preferred:
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Mills
Experience Required:
• 5+ yrs of related experience
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in client leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Experience Preferred:
o High production machining tool manufacturing
o Gear blade grinding o Programming of Tool Presetters (Royal/Zoller)
o Effective oral and written communication skills
o Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience o FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
Education Required:
High School Diploma / GED
Education Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree
Additional Information:
Fully onsite.
