Manufacturing Engineer

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation, a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our North Vernon, IN location. This role focuses on applying manufacturing techniques, processes, tooling, and machinery to maximize throughput and ensure manufacturing readiness.

You will develop equipment proposals, evaluate vendors, monitor installations, train operators, and help adopt automation on the assembly line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with UG or any 3D modeling and drafting software.
• Proficiency with GD&T, Process Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans.
• Understanding of TS16949 documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develops manufacturing equipment purchase proposals by studying plans and commitments; evaluates processes and requirements.
• Identifies vendors and evaluates equipment capabilities and service history; analyzes investment and savings.
• Monitors equipment installations by advising crews; designs equipment modifications to meet production needs.
• Prepares operators by conducting training and providing reference resources; maintains process integrity via policies and guidelines.
• Maintains equipment records and databases; protects confidential information.

Skills

3D modeling

GD&T

PFMEA

Control Plans

CNC processes

Powdered metal

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

UG / CAD tools

Job description

Job Posting Title

Manufacturing Engineer

Legal Entity

Metaldyne Sintered Forged Products LLC

Job Description Summary

Dauch is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This position will be based out of our North Vernon, IN location.

The Manufacturing Engineer implements manufacturing techniques, processes, tooling, and machinery to maximize throughput. Establishes control charting of critical features and processes; monitors results and determines machine and process capabilities and performance reliability. Manages the implementation of new processes, selection of equipment to be purchased, and time estimates. Identifies optimal tooling for machining. Resolves issues with design, manufacturability, or build sequences. Ensures production-part acceptance and manufacturing readiness. Participates in adoption of new technologies and processes to achieve greater efficiency. Consults on and oversees selection and implementation of automation and robotics on the assembly line.

Job Description:

• Develops manufacturing equipment purchase proposals by studying manufacturing plans and commitments; evaluating manufacturing processes and requirements.
• Recommends new manufacturing equipment by identifying vendors and operating equipment, evaluating equipment capabilities and service history; evaluating vendor service and support. Completes equipment cost projections by analyzing investment, return, and savings.
• Monitors equipment installations by advising crews. Meets production requirements by designing equipment modifications as needed
• Prepares equipment operators by conducting training; providing reference and support resources. Maintains process integrity by developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines.
• Maintains equipment records by filing documents; updating equipment database. Protects organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Proficient with UG or any 3D modeling and drafting software
• Proficient with GD&T, Process Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans
• Understanding of TS16949 and associated documentation
• Strong knowledge of CNC production machine operation, forging manufacturing, powdered metal processes, safety and quality requirement
• General understanding of various metal forming processes and tooling

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.