ABOUT THE ROLE
Amsted Automotive Group, Cold Form & Finishing (CFF) Division, is seeking an experienced Engineer to be responsible for the development of Process Engineering projects and related critical projects. Additionally, the successful candidate would be involved deeply with process design, manufacturing process improvements in our CFF facilities (focus on machining), and providing global process engineering support (including sites in Metro Detroit, Oxford, MS, Geneva, IL, Monterrey, MX, Turin, IT, and China).
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Manage Manufacturing / Process Engineering projects for CFF facilities and support global machining processes for part production (including manufacturing location decisions, manufacturing capability analysis and development).
- Act as mentor and subject matter expert to site-level engineering support, primarily in machining technology.
- Support the new product launch process for all facilities as it relates to process capability and capacity.
- Direct involvement in the sharing of “best practices” for process engineering as it pertains to meeting customer specifications.
- Manage capital purchases of new equipment from initiation through runoff and start-up with global manufacturing locations.
- Provide continuous assessment of the current state of production equipment to provide capacity and capability assessment to management staff.
- Participate in – and lead where appropriate - CNC machining redeployment strategies within our 10 manufacturing facilities.
- Optimize machining tool insert usage and fixture spend.
- Work closely with plant management to drive execution of customer requirements and growth initiatives in their respective plants.
- Manage continuous improvement projects with manufacturing facilities, providing support to local teams and outsourcing as needed.
- Support the team in safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvements to meet the company's objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial engineering (or related field of study) is required
- An advanced Engineering degree is preferred
- 5+ years working in an automotive (OEM or supplier) environment with Manufacturing Engineering experience in CNC machining & Programing
- Experience with the following software programs or platforms
- Project Tools (Microsoft Project Manager, Excel, Smartsheet)
- CAD design software (Auto CAD, Pro E, Solid works, Catia)
- Minitab
- SAP
- 6 Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred but experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), structured problem solving, and other lean manufacturing tools is required
- Strong discipline in problem solving with an analytical approach (e.g. DMAIC, 8D)
- Ability to communicate, written and verbal, across all levels of an organization
- Ability to travel (both domestic and international) up to 25% in the first year
- Fluency in Spanish, Italian, or Mandarin is helpful but not required
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Incentive Bonus
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401K
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Discount Programs
WHAT ELSE YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW
- Elevated levels of travel will be required in the first year (up to 25%)
- This role will be based in a heavy manufacturing facility and hazards will include heavy machinery, noise, chemicals, etc.
