Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Process Optimization

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing

Mebane (NC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dauch Corporation at the Alamance Manufacturing Facility seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize assembly processes, introduce automation, and improve throughput. You will implement tooling, control charts and manufacturing readiness for new processes.

You will collaborate across teams, manage capital projects, update drawings, and support Kaizen efforts. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in manufacturing engineering with Lean and automation experience are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or other relevant Engineering field.
3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on assembly processes.
Experience with automation in the automotive industry preferred.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience with Lean Enterprise, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
Proficiency with MS Office and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

Develops methods, tooling and techniques to reduce set-up and changeover times.
Modifies manufacturing processes for safety, quality, cost reduction, or design changes.
Assists in budget prep, scheduling expenditures, and project budgets.
Manages capital projects, equipment specs, runoffs, and contractor coordination.
Updates and maintains equipment drawings and layouts for production.
Develops engineering solutions for repetitive equipment/process failures.
Supports training needs for improvement of skill levels.
Recommends TPM, PM, proactive maintenance and predictive strategies.
Collaborates on environment and process improvements and Kaizen activities.