Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Dauch; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to guide production, testing, and maintenance in Detroit, MI. You will lead equipment testing, design modifications, and process improvements to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and quality products.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, strong APQP experience, and a track record of cost reduction and continuous improvement in highly automated environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably within automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience supporting new product launches, APQP activities, and production readiness.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 automotive supplier or OEM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and supports manufacturing equipment and processes to meet production requirements.
• Leads equipment selection and cost analysis for new lines and upgrades.
• Implements process improvements to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Provides training and support to operators; maintains equipment records and standards.

Skills

APQP experience

Production readiness

Cost reduction initiatives

Automotive manufacturing

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Posting Title

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

Dauch is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Detroit, MI! The Senior Manufacturing Engineer provides direction and engineering support for production, testing, and maintenance of a manufacturing operation. Provides engineering support to shop floor. Tests manufactured products to maintain quality. Participates in refinement of engineering systems and processes. Resolves or coordinates the resolution of complex technical issues on the assembly line and in the manufacturing process. Leads technical design, development, and process equipment testing for assigned products. Assists in the preparation of proposals on products for customers. Establishes processes to eliminate defects. Provides continuous improvement to manufacturing process and product designs.

Job Description:

• Develops manufacturing equipment purchase proposals by studying manufacturing plans and commitments; evaluating manufacturing processes and requirements.
• Recommends new manufacturing equipment by identifying vendors and operating equipment, including control devices; evaluating equipment capabilities and service history; evaluating vendor service and support.
• Completes equipment cost projections by analyzing investment, return, and savings.
• Monitors equipment installations by advising crews.
• Meets production requirements by designing equipment modifications.
• Prepares equipment operators by conducting training; providing reference and support resources.
• Maintains process integrity by developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines.
• Maintains equipment records by filing documents; updating equipment database.
• Protects organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• Contributes to engineering and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably within automotive manufacturing.
• Proven experience supporting new product launches, APQP activities, and production readiness.
• Experience with highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 automotive supplier or OEM preferred.

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.