Senior Process Development Specialist / CNC Machinist

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Detroit, MI seeks a Senior Process Development Specialist / CNC Machinist to join the Driveline's Process Development / Prototype Machining Group. You will contribute to developing tooling, processes, and CNC programs for prototype manufacturing.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating CNC machines, selecting tooling, inspecting prototype parts, and collaborating with product engineers on new designs while supporting other plant floor operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of machine setup and operation experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% for product launches.
• Ability to interpret part drawings/prints and produce parts that meet inspection requirements.
• Automotive industry experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines.
• Tooling setup for process development and prototype machining programs.
• Machine and inspect prototype parts.
• Develop and implement tooling / process test plans.
• Specify process for new programs or modify for existing programs.
• Editing and updating CNC programs for setup changes.
• Problem solving in a manufacturing environment.
• Provides technical support to manufacturing personnel.
• Works with product engineers in new product design.
• Provide support for other plant floor operations as required.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC programming

Prototype machining

Tooling selection

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Job Posting Title

Senior Process Development Specialist / CNC Machinist

Job Description Summary

Dauch is looking for a Senior Process Development Specialist / CNC Machinist to join our team in Detroit, Michigan! This individual will contribute to our Process Development / Prototype Machining Group within the Driveline organization.

Job Description:

The responsibilities of the Senior Process Development Specialist / CNC Machinist include Work Holding Design, Cutting Tool Selection, and CNC Program editing:

• Set up and operation of CNC machines.


• Tooling setup for process development and prototype machining programs.


• Machine and inspect prototype parts.


• Developing and implementing tooling / process test plans.


• Specify process for new programs or modify for existing programs.


• Editing and updating CNC programs for setup changes.


• Problem solving in a manufacturing environment.


• Provides technical support to manufacturing personnel.


• Works with product engineers in new product design.


• Provide support for other plant floor operations as required.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

Required

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.


• 5+ years of machine set up and operation experience.


• Willingness to travel up to 15% as needed for product launches.


• Ability to interrupt part drawings/prints and produce parts that meet inspection requirements.

Preferred

• Automotive industry 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.