Manufacturing Engineer - CNC & Process Optimization

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Wooster, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to advance our machining operations and tooling selection. You will implement manufacturing techniques, oversee equipment selection, and ensure manufacturing readiness.

This role sits at the Wooster plant and offers opportunities to improve throughput, quality, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will drive process optimization, collaborate with design and production teams, and contribute to automation initiatives that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years' experience in a machining manufacturing environment, and / or machining process design.
• Ability to work in multifunctional teams.
• Ability to plan and prioritize.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Negative pre-employment drug tests.
• Must be self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Ability to work in multiple assignments and meet target completion dates consistently.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support on daily quality issues
• Support / maintain all assigned processes
• Analyze production disruptions, technical problems
• Support change-overs as required
• Ensures all engineering procedures are followed, (e.g. temp deviations, ECN's, etc.)
• Support all PPAP activities as assigned
• Support planned and unplanned maintenance initiatives
• Support, propose, and manage scrap rate reduction initiatives
• Support, propose, and manage efficiency increases (c/o time, cycle time reduction, tool life studies, pre-set and quick change tools, etc.)
• Support, propose, and manage tool improvement trials in conjunction with the design engineers to improve tool wear / life
• Take the lead on machining department related TVM's
• Know and understand basics of forging to help solve internal issues as they arise
• Support any Production Engineering function when required
• Maintain accuracy of all engineering documents (setup sheets/tool path prints, etc.)
• Create and modify CNC programs
• Support sales/quoting activities
• Interface with external vendors to investigate, acquire and implement new/improved work holding, tooling, etc.
• Continuously improve existing processes to minimize interruptions and improve capability and predictability
• Generate cost savings opportunities and complete all associated documentation
• Support quality department with CPAR activities
• Provide training to ME Technicians and shop floor personnel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Dauch Corporation in Wooster, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to advance our machining operations and tooling selection. You will implement manufacturing techniques, oversee equipment selection, and ensure manufacturing readiness.

This role sits at the Wooster plant and offers opportunities to improve throughput, quality, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will drive process optimization, collaborate with design and production teams, and contribute to automation initiatives that