Gear Manufacturing Engineer: Drive Throughput & Automation

Dauch; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Gears Manufacturing Engineer to optimize gear development, tooling, and machining processes in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting. You will work with design and application teams to ensure quality, throughput, and on-time program milestones at our Michigan facility.

You will lead process improvements, evaluate new equipment and software, and collaborate with engineering staff to develop efficient gear machining processes while supporting PPAPs and launches at

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field, or 3–5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Gear Manufacturing – Hypoid or Helical.
• Knowledge of CNC machining processes - milling, turning, grinding, honing, deburring.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of gear manufacturing.
• Excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the design and application group to specify gear development requirements, quality levels, performance levels and program scheduling.
• Participate in Design/Program Reviews and communicate project status and issues with the department manager and team to resolve issues.
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes in the GDC.
• Lead cost reduction and throughput improvements in gear cutting and finishing processes.
• Engage with engineering staff to design and develop gear machining processes.
• Investigate scrap and rework from gear machining processes.
• Interact with production facility associates to solve process and tooling problems and develop new parts.
• Manage engineering changes as they occur.
• Interact with customers and suppliers to resolve potential issues.
• Participate in PPAPs and new product launches at domestic and international facilities.
• Tackle daily production problems using root cause analysis.

Skills

Gear manufacturing

CNC milling

CNC turning

CNC grinding

Deburring

3D modeling

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety standards

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

3–5 years related experience

Job description

Dauch is seeking a Gears Manufacturing Engineer to optimize gear development, tooling, and machining processes in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting. You will work with design and application teams to ensure quality, throughput, and on-time program milestones at our Michigan facility.

You will lead process improvements, evaluate new equipment and software, and collaborate with engineering staff to develop efficient gear machining processes while supporting PPAPs and launches at