Gear Machining Launch Tooling Engineer

Akkodis; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Gear Machining Launch Tooling Engineer to support the successful launch of advanced manufacturing systems in a high-volume automotive powertrain environment. This full-time, on-site role is based in Sterling Heights, MI, working with global launch teams, suppliers, and plant operations to meet safety, quality, and throughput targets.

Responsibilities include tooling development, PPAP documentation, process validation, and continuous improvement across tooling tracking and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in CNC machining manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting high-volume production machining operations.
• Strong understanding of tooling applications and machining process optimization.
• Experience supporting production launches and equipment commissioning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support gear machining manufacturing processes through tooling development and optimization.
• Collaborate with headquarters launch teams and suppliers to ensure installation, startup, and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment.
• Support tooling tracking systems and GTSV tool management processes.
• Identify tooling-critical features and establish process controls.
• Drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, throughput, productivity, and cost.
• Complete launch documentation including PPAP packages, process validation, and quality deliverables.
• Apply engineering principles and data-driven problem-solving to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Develop and execute corrective action plans for manufacturing and supplier-related issues.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, and structured problem solving.
• Conduct process audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Create and maintain standardized work instructions, process sheets, and quality documentation.
• Deliver capable, repeatable machining processes for gear manufacturing operations.
• Lead variability reduction and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with plant, corporate, governmental, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Support ISO 14001 initiatives and internal environmental audits.

Skills

CNC machining

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Supplier collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

GTSV tool management

Job description

Akkodis is proud to partner with a global automotive client who is seeking Gear Machining Launch Tooling Engineer to support the successful launch of advanced manufacturing systems within a high-volume automotive powertrain environment. This role will work closely with global launch teams, plant operations, and suppliers to ensure new machining lines are delivered, commissioned, and optimized to achieve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and throughput targets. This position is fully onsite in the Sterling Heights, MI area.

Pay Range: $44/hr. - $46/hr. (W2) - The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Responsibilities

• Support gear machining manufacturing processes through tooling development and optimization.
• Collaborate with headquarters launch teams and suppliers to ensure successful installation, startup, and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment.
• Support implementation and maintenance of tooling tracking systems, including GTSV tool management processes.
• Identify tooling-critical features and establish effective process controls.
• Drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, throughput, productivity, and cost.
• Complete launch documentation including PPAP packages, process validation, and quality deliverables.
• Apply engineering principles and data-driven problem-solving techniques to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Develop and execute corrective action plans for manufacturing and supplier-related issues.
• Lead root cause investigations utilizing methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and structured problem solving.
• Conduct process audits to ensure adherence to manufacturing and Powertrain standards.
• Create and maintain standardized work instructions, process sheets, and quality documentation.
• Deliver capable, repeatable machining processes for gear manufacturing operations.
• Lead variability reduction efforts and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with plant, corporate, governmental, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Support ISO 14001 initiatives, internal audits, and environmental compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in CNC machining manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting high-volume production machining operations.
• Strong understanding of tooling applications and machining process optimization.
• Experience supporting production launches and equipment commissioning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, manufacturing teams, quality organizations, and leadership.

No C2C

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers