Manufacturing Engineer

GKN Automotive; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities through training and development

Collaborative culture that values innovation

Ability to make a real impact in the field

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company is seeking a Responsible Engineer for automated and manual assembly equipment. The role emphasizes operational excellence, documentation updates, and innovative design. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and expertise in bolted joint design. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for inspiring team performance. Join us in shaping the future of automotive technology!

Qualifications

• Four-year Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSME).
• Expertise in bolted joint design and strategies.
• Experience with Torque, Pressing Processes, and Gaging equipment.
• Solid skills in communication and interpersonal relations.
• Proven mechanical aptitude for analytical problem solving.
• Knowledge of pressure decay leak testing.

Responsibilities

• Strive for operational excellence through line balance.
• Lead capital project planning and execution in assembly.
• Create and update required process documentation.
• Evaluate and update documents according to Process Change Requests.
• Create specifications, recommendations and designs for tools and processes.
• Test tools and processes.
• Specify gaging techniques.
• Keep abreast of developments in automated assembly.
• Lead creation and updates to process flow and PFMEA.
• Support other teams as required.

Skills

Bolted joint design expertise

Communication skills

Interpersonal relations

Analytical problem solving

Knowledge of pressure decay leak testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Tools

Torque equipment

Pressing machinery

Gaging equipment

Job description

GKN Automotive is the global leader in conventional, all-wheel, and electrified driveline systems. With a presence across the world, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate cutting-edge technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. Our mission is to shape the future of mobility through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

The Role

Responsible Engineer for automated and manual assembly equipment in the daily production of high quality drivetrain components by providing technical information, documentation, support, and guidance, and by participating as a cross-functional team member to help resolve issues relating to assembly.

What You’ll Do

• Strive for operational excellence through line balance, and station efficiencies
• Lead capital project planning and execution in assembly.
• Create and update required process documentation.
• Evaluate and update documents according to Process Change Requests (PCR’s).
• Create specifications, recommendations and designs for tools, fixtures, gages, equipment, and processes.
• Test tools, fixtures, gages, equipment, and processes.
• Specify gaging techniques.
• Keep abreast of latest developments in automated assembly and manufacturing field.
• Lead creation and updates to process flow and PFMEA
• Support other teams as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• A chance to be part of a market-leading company shaping the future of automotive technology.
• Opportunities to grow your career through training, development, and global exposure.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to make a real impact by attracting and developing the talent that drives our business.

Your Profile

Four-year Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSME)

Expertise in bolted joint design and strategies.

Experience with Torque, Pressing Processes, and Gaging equipment.

Candidates must demonstrate solid skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and ability to inspire individuals to improve performance

Proven mechanical aptitude for analytical problem solving

Knowledge of pressure decay leak testing