Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Forge

Dauch; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Forge in Indiana to lead the ME team, develop processes, and oversee the equipment and tooling strategy for automotive components. The role focuses on improving yield, safety, and productivity while guiding cost reductions.

The position requires strong leadership, deep manufacturing experience in forging/powdered metal processes, and proficiency with CAD/CAM tools. A signing bonus of up to $10,000 may be offered to eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or certifications.
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing/machining, forging, or powdered metal processes.
• 3+ years progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Operating knowledge of Plex system and engineering software (CAD, Mastercam, CATIA, MATLAB).

Responsibilities

• Lead ME staff and coordinate all ME functional groups.
• Develop processes and investment plans for new product programs.
• Oversee sourcing of manufacturing equipment for automotive parts.
• Manage process launches and enforce timelines.
• Ensure quality standards and risk mitigation in manufacturing.
• Provide corrective actions and ongoing production support.

Skills

5+ years experience in manufacturing/m

3+ years progressive leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Plex system

CAD

Mastercam

CATIA

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Dauch is searching for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Forge to join our team. This position will be based out of our North Vernon, IN location.

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Forge, you will lead manufacturing engineering staff and oversees development, documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement of efficient, cost-effective production processes, procedures, machinery, and tooling to enhance quality, safety, yield, and runtime.

You will also provide technical leadership for corrective actions, troubleshooting complex manufacturing issues, and ongoing production support. Analyzes process performance data to identify and implement improvements that reduce manufacturing costs while optimizing operational efficiency and product quality.

Job Description

Candidates selected for this role may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $10,000.00 upon hire, subject to eligibility.

• Provide leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineering staff including coordinators of all ME related functional groups


• Ensure 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 documents


• Develop and communicates process flows for process sourcing


• Oversee 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 timelines


• Ensure all quality standards are met as it relates to process development and risk mitigation


• Ensure best practices for manufacturing processes are implemented


• Develop assessment, training, and succession plans for the continuous development of the Manufacturing Engineering organization and talent base


• Support current operations by providing problem solving guidance or systems solutions to improve performance


• Manage the CapEx budget of a single area or process launch.


• Enforce the adherence to AAM Manufacturing Engineering procedures and administrative systems


• Research 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 & Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or certifications.


• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing/machining, forging, or powdered metal processes.


• 3+ years progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.


• Operating knowledge of Plex system and engineering software (CAD, Mastercam, CATIA, MATLAB).