Gear Machining Launch Tooling Engineer – Auto Powertrain

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 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