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AUTOKINITON · 2 days ago

Manufacturing Engineer

Belleville, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

AUTOKINITON is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and improve safety, quality, and productivity. The role involves implementing continuous improvement strategies, coordinating product launches, and designing manufacturing tools and machinery.

Automotive

Hiring Manager

David Sanders

Responsibilities

Understand, support and implement continuous improvement skills into daily work habits and consistently looks for areas of continuous improvement

Works with Maintenance and Die tooling in a Team driven environment to meet the goals of the plant and the company

Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, Rates and Flow based on the lean concept

Design, develop and test various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods

Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency

Prepare quotations including layout concepts, processing and costs

Initiate new tooling purchase requests, budget summaries and supplier quotes for submission and approval

Follow equipment progress at supplier’s facility as needed for new equipment

Participate and drive cross-functional equipment design reviews

Maintain new project program books including Gantt charts, build schedules and cost tracking

Support new model launches and improvement teams

Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment

Prepare and maintain detailed layout of plant and machines

Ensure list of perishables are provided to Maintenance, Tool Room and Purchasing on new equipment

Qualification

Manufacturing principlesLean manufacturingCAD softwareContinuous improvementProblem-solving skillsAnalytical skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; And/or five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, processes, and methodologies

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies