Manufacturing Engineering Manager

American Axle & Manufacturing; Paine (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in St Mary's, PA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the manufacturing engineering staff and drive the development and deployment of cost-effective production processes. You will guide process documentation, equipment selection, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time product launches.

The role requires strong leadership in manufacturing and a track record of delivering process improvements, quality gains, and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar discipline.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years progressive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineering staff including coordinators of all ME related functional groups.
• Develop manufacturing processes and resultant investment for new product programs.
• Oversee the sourcing of appropriate manufacturing equipment for the production of automotive components and assemblies.
• Manage the CapEx budget of a single area or process launch.
• Research process performance data to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements to improve yield, runtime, quality, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Posting TitleManufacturing Engineering ManagerJob Description SummaryDauch is searching for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our team. This position will be based out of our St Mary's, PA location.The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads 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.Job Description:Provide leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineering staff including coordinators of all ME related functional groupsInsure the organization includes the proper Manufacturing Engineering support structure, skill sets, and functional groups.Develop manufacturing processes and resultant investment for new product programs. Can properly fill out MPPS, spend curve, equipment utilization, capacity, and timing documentsDevelop and communicates process flows for process sourcingOversee the sourcing of appropriate manufacturing equipment for the production of automotive components and assemblies.Manage the standard tasks associated with process launch and enforces discipline to timelinesInsure all quality standards are met as it relates to process development and risk mitigationInsure best practices for manufacturing processes are implementedDevelop assessment, training, and succession plans for the continuous development of the Manufacturing Engineering organization and talent baseSupport current operations by providing problem solving guidance or systems solutions to improve performanceManage the CapEx budget of a single area or process launch.Enforce the adherence to AAM Manufacturing Engineering procedures and administrative systemsResearch process performance data to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements to improve yield, runtime, quality, and safety, and reduce manufacturing costsAll other duties as assigned.Required Skills and EducationBachelor's degree in Engineering or similar discipline.5+ years manufacturing experience.2+ years progressive leadership experience.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.