Assembly Engineer Plymouth, MI

Autokiniton; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match & holidays

Work-life balance

Growth & development

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is seeking an experienced Engineer to lead assembly process activities, maintain tooling, and drive equipment readiness for production in Plymouth, Michigan. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and requires strong expertise in tooling, APQP, and metal joining processes.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 6+ years of manufacturing experience, and hands-on knowledge of MIG welding, projection welding, clinch fasteners, and stamping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum six years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Experience in metal joining, including MIG welding, resistance projection welding, clinch fasteners, and stamping processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assembly process meetings, maintain the assembly equipment, and update tooling timing charts.
• Manage capability of all production tooling; track, coordinate, and execute corrective actions.
• Monitor tool uptime/downtime metrics to determine priorities.
• Support customer meetings, internal meetings, and project reviews.
• Interface with internal departments to keep equipment and tool status up to date.
• Participate in launch and production startup activities and coordinate all tryout materials.
• Maintain assembly equipment and tooling program & log issues.
• Manage all tool engineering changes and APQP procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Assembly equipment design

Tooling installation

APQP knowledge

CAD proficiency

CMM data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

UG (Unigraphics)

Catia

Autodesk

Job description

43955 Plymouth Oaks Blvd, Plymouth, Michigan, United States

Tracking Code

11242

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

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.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.