Manufacturing Engineer - Torque & Tooling

AM Default Brand; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General is seeking a Mechanical/Industrial engineering professional to support torque tools and assembly operations. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure efficient, safe production processes.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, automotive assembly experience, and proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, Inventor, SharePoint, and SAP. Strong organizational and communication skills are required for success in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent degree.
• 2 years in automotive assembly preferred.
• 3 years’ experience in relevant work preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office software, Auto-CAD, and Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Support torque equipment including DC cable tools, battery powered tools, and manual clicker wrenches.
• Support threaded insert tools and riveting tools.
• Work with various skilled trades and collaborate with engineering and supervisory staff of maintenance, manufacturing, and quality departments.
• Interact with Production Employees, Supervisors, Quality Acceptance, Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Suppliers, Consultants, Contractors, Vendors, Customers, and Government.

Skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent degree

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Inventor

SharePoint

Teamcenter

SAP

Job description

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith! We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support torque equipment including DC cable tools, battery powered tools, and manual clicker wrenches
• Support threaded insert tools and riveting tools
• Work with various skilled trades
• Works closely with the engineering and supervisory staff of the maintenance, manufacturing, and quality departments
• Interact with Production Employees, Supervisors, Quality Acceptance, Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Suppliers, Consultants, Contractors, Vendors, Customers, co-workers in other departments, and the Government

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent related degree
• 2 years in automotive assembly preferred
• 3 years’ experience in relevant work preferred
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office software, Auto-CAD, and Inventor
• Experience using SharePoint, and Team Center and SAP a plus
• Requires a high level of organizational skills, initiative, accurate verbal and written communication, ability to work independently, problem-solving, and leadership

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

No travel required