Amsted Automotive · 11 hours ago
Senior Process Engineer
Amsted Automotive is seeking an experienced Engineer for their Piston Pin Division, focusing on the development of Process Engineering projects and manufacturing process improvements. The role involves managing manufacturing projects, supporting product engineering launches, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in cold forming processes.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Manage Manufacturing / Process Engineering projects for Piston Pin facilities and provide global cold forming process leadership for pin production (including manufacturing standards, location decisions, manufacturing capability analysis and development)
Support the Product Engineering launch process for all facilities as it relates to process capability and capacity. Direct involvement in the sharing of “best practices” for process engineering as it pertains to meeting customer specifications
Manage capital purchases of new equipment from initiation through runoff and start-up with global manufacturing locations
Provide continuous assessment of the current state of production equipment to provide capacity and capability assessment to management staff
Work closely with plant management to drive execution of customer requirements and growth initiatives in their respective plants
Manage continuous improvement projects with manufacturing facilities, providing support to local teams, and outsourcing as needed
Resolve cold forming manufacturing issues during the launch phase and addressing ongoing cold forming issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial engineering (or related field of study) is required
10+ years working in a manufacturing environment with Manufacturing Engineering experience in any metal forming discipline
Metal forming tool design experience
Strong discipline in problem solving with an analytical approach (e.g. DMAIC, 8D)
Ability to communicate, written and verbal, across all levels of an organization
Experience with the following software programs or platforms: Microsoft Project Tools (Project Manager, Excel), CAE software experience (Auto CAD, Pro E, Solid works, Catia, Deform), Minitab, SPC Software, SAP
Preferred
Automotive experience is preferred
10 years: Work experience as a manufacturing engineer in an automotive environment
Fluency in German, Mandarin, Spanish, or Italian is helpful but not required
Ability to travel (both domestic and international) up to 20% in the first year
The need to work with a 24-hour manufacturing operation will require flexibility on work hours
You must not be on any kind of Performance Improvement Plan or active Corrective Action to be eligible
Must have been in your current role for at least 12 months to be eligible
Company
Amsted Automotive
Amsted Automotive is an automotive company that provides mechatronic clutch design, advanced metal-forming, and powdered metallurgy.
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