Forge Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Sign-On Bonus)

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Dauch Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Forge based in North Vernon, IN. You will lead the ME staff, drive process development, cost-effective production methods, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, safety, yield, and runtime.

You will provide technical leadership for corrective actions and manufacturing issues, analyze data, and implement improvements to reduce costs while optimizing operations and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or certifications.
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing/machining, forging, or powdered metal processes.
• 3+ years progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Operating knowledge of Plex system and engineering software (CAD, Mastercam, CATIA, MATLAB).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineering staff including coordinators of all ME related functional groups.
• Develop manufacturing processes and investment for new product programs and fill out MPPS, spend curve, equipment utilization, capacity, and timing documents.
• Oversee sourcing of appropriate manufacturing equipment for automotive components and assemblies.
• Manage the CapEx budget of a single area or process launch.
• Enforce adherence to Manufacturing Engineering procedures and administrative systems.
• Research process performance data to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements to improve yield, runtime, quality, and safety.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Process improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Plex system

CAD

Mastercam

CATIA

MATLAB

Job description

Dauch Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Forge based in North Vernon, IN. You will lead the ME staff, drive process development, cost-effective production methods, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, safety, yield, and runtime.

You will provide technical leadership for corrective actions and manufacturing issues, analyze data, and implement improvements to reduce costs while optimizing operations and product quality.