Position Description:
Position Title: Engineering Specialist – Gear Machining Process. We are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and selling high-quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community, and the world in which we live. This role is for the launch process engineer for gear machining. You will work jointly with the headquarters launch team and their suppliers to ensure the incoming manufacturing line is delivered successfully and meets all key business metrics for long-term success. Position Duties: • Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Gear machining • Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity • Complete all PPAP quality launch documentation • Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products • Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize open issues and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes • Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Powertrain guidelines • Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required • Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes • Deliver capable processes and tools for all gear machining operations • Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices • Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards • Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required • Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements to achieve Rate of Climb targets We have a commitment to our products and customers, but also know that our employees are the driving force behind our success. Find out what it is like to love your job. Discover a Company that is focused on designing better cars, but also cares about you, your family, and your community. By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
Skills Required:
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Leadership, Manufacturing Processes, Communications
Skills Preferred:
Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology
Experience Required:
• Education: High School Diploma • Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience • Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Experience Preferred:
o Hypoid Bevel gear process understanding (blanking, milling, grinding, heat treat, shot peening, lapping) o Quality Assessment tools (QDAS, Minitab) Klingelnburg P40 & Gleason Nano Gear CMM o Effective oral and written communication skills o Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience o 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills o Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping o DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience o FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
Education Required:
High School Diploma / GED
Education Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree
Additional Information :
Fully onsite.
Why work with us? We are a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work with us, you’ll have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, a 401 (k), and competitive pay. Apply today! We are an EOE; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. https://www.optechus.com/eeo_self_identification/