Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Automation & Launch

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Mebane, NC at the Alamance Manufacturing Facility. This role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment and production systems to optimize safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

It requires strong project management, analytical problem solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams; proficiency with PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP/PPAP, IATF

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of assembly-focused manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.
• IATF 16949 knowledge.
• CAD software experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA).
• Strong CAPEX management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and optimizes manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Analyzes manufacturing operations to identify process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and waste reduction methodologies.
• Conducts process capability studies and drives improvements to meet quality requirements.
• Develops and maintains standard work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and process specifications.
• Leads manufacturing engineering activities for new product introductions and program launches.
• Collaborates with Product Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to support launches.
• Conducts PFMEA reviews and supports Control Plan development.
• Develops production layouts, equipment specifications, tooling requirements, and process flow diagrams.
• Supports prototype and pilot builds and ensures readiness for production launch.
• Provides technical leadership and mentoring to Manufacturing Engineers and Engineering Technicians.
• Partners with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and EHS teams.
• Leads cross-functional teams in solving complex manufacturing and process-related issues.
• Supports workforce training and process development initiatives.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

IATF 16949

CAD software

CAPEX management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Mebane, NC at the Alamance Manufacturing Facility. This role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment and production systems to optimize safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

It requires strong project management, analytical problem solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams; proficiency with PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP/PPAP, IATF