Manufacturing Engineering Manager

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Kersey (Elk County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio. The Manufacturing Engineering leadership role focuses on developing efficient, cost-effective production processes, directing ME staff, and driving continuous improvement across facilities.

The role requires managing process launches, equipment sourcing, and adherence to standard procedures while seeking improvements in yield, safety, and cost

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in manufacturing environment with 2-3 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineering staff including coordinators of all ME related functional groups.
• Develops manufacturing processes and resultant investment for new product programs.
• Develops and communicates process flows for process sourcing.
• Oversees the sourcing of appropriate manufacturing equipment for the production of automotive components and assemblies.
• Manages the CapEx budget of a single area or process launch.
• Enforces the adherence to AAM Manufacturing Engineering procedures and administrative systems.
• Researches process performance data to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements to improve yield, runtime, quality, and safety, and reduce manufacturing costs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Process improvement

Problem solving

Job description

Job Posting Title

Job Description Summary

Manages the manufacturing engineering staff and oversees all activities involved in developing, documenting, implementing, supporting, and continually improving efficient, cost-effective production manufacturing processes for the company.Manages development, support, maintenance, and continual improvement of effective manufacturing processes, procedures, machinery, and tooling to improve manufacturing costs, quality, and safety.Manages the organization’s manufacturing engineers and product-design support personnel.Provides ongoing support for corrective action on manufacturing problems and deficiencies, and troubleshooting technically challenging production problems.Researches process performance data to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements to improve manufacturing yield, runtime, quality and safety, and reduce manufacturing costs.

Job Description:

• Provides leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineering staff including coordinators of all ME related functional groups
• Insures the organization includes the proper Manufacturing Engineering support structure, skill sets, and functional groups.
• Develops manufacturing processes and resultant investment for new product programs. Can properly fill out MPPS, spend curve, equipment utilization, capacity, and timing documents
• Develops and communicates process flows for process sourcing
• Oversees the sourcing of appropriate manufacturing equipment for the production of automotive components and assemblies.
• Manages the standard tasks associated with process launch and enforces discipline to timelines
• Insures all quality standards are met as it relates to process development and risk mitigation
• Insures best practices for manufacturing processes are implemented
• Develops assessment, training, and succession plans for the continuous development of the Manufacturing Engineering organization and talent base
• Supports current operations by providing problem solving guidance or systems solutions to improve performance
• Manages the CapEx budget of a single area or process launch.
• Enforces the adherence to AAM Manufacturing Engineering procedures and administrative systems
• Researches process performance data to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements to improve yield, runtime, quality, and safety, and reduce manufacturing costs
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

5-8 years in manufacturing environment, 2-3 in a leadership role.

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.