Manufacturing Engineer – Gear Machining / Powertrain

HTC Global; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and Workplace flexibility

Work-Life-Balance

Career development plan

Rewards & Recognition program

L&D focuses on upskilling

Hands-on experience on Emerging Tech

Job summary

HTC Global Services is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Gear Machining / Powertrain, onsite in Dearborn, MI. The role focuses on launching gear machining processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.

You will collaborate with launch teams and suppliers to establish capable processes and support ramp‑ups. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in machining, PPAP experience, and strong Lean/ SPC skills, with leadership and communication

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in machining, gear machining or related process engineering.
• Experience with PPAP and manufacturing launch documentation.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, SPC and quality tools.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal and collaborative skills in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing process engineering activities for gear machining operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Complete PPAP quality launch documentation.
• Develop action plans and verify corrective actions across internal and supplier processes.
• Lead process audits and ensure adherence to guidelines.
• Create process documentation and work instruction sheets.

Skills

Gear machining

Lean manufacturing

SPC

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Klingelnberg P40

Gleason Nano CMM

Q-DAS

Minitab

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Gear Machining / Powertrain

Location: MI - Dearborn () | Employment Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week | Job Level: T3 | Work Preference: Onsite at work location address | Job Code: 245851

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer – Gear Machining / Powertrain

Overview / Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in gear machining and manufacturing process engineering to support manufacturing launches, process improvement, and production readiness. The role focuses on ensuring manufacturing processes meet safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance objectives. The successful candidate will collaborate with launch teams and suppliers to establish capable manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing process engineering activities for gear machining operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Complete Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) quality launch documentation.
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Develop action plans to investigate and prioritize open issues and verify corrective actions across internal and supplier processes.
• Lead and conduct process audits to ensure consistent adherence to manufacturing process guidelines.
• Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and implement corrective actions as required.
• Create process documentation and work instruction sheets to support quality methods and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure capable processes and tools are available for gear machining operations.
• Lead process variability reduction initiatives and implement lean manufacturing practices.
• Ensure compliance with plant, corporate, governmental, and environmental standards.
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and internal environmental audits.
• Identify production throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements to achieve production ramp-up targets.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in machining, gear machining, lean manufacturing, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate effective collaboration and leadership in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of hypoid bevel gear manufacturing processes, including blanking, milling, hobbing, grinding, heat treatment, shot peening, hard turning, and lapping.
• Experience with quality assessment tools such as Q-DAS and Minitab.
• Experience with Klingelnberg P40 and Gleason Nano gear coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
• Root cause analysis and corrective action experience using 8D and 5 Whys methodologies.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools, including 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience with DMAIC, DMADV, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) project methodologies.
• Experience with FMEA, PPAP, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

This is a fully onsite position.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.

At HTC Global Services, our culture is an embodiment of who we are – a value-led organizationcommitted to success of our people and customers.

• Hybrid and Workplace flexibility
• Work-Life-Balance
• Well-defined career development plan
• Rewards & Recognition program
• L&D focuses on upskilling
• Hands-on experience on Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation
• Career Mobility programs