Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job at AUTOKINITON, Avon, OH

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  • AUTOKINITON
  • Avon, OH

Job Description

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive company delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

  • Manage and lead the Manufacturing Engineering Staff in developing robotic welding assemblies, progressive and transfer presses specifications, processes, and documentation.
  • Provide the Engineering Staff with short/long-term goals and strategic direction.
  • Develop and mentor Engineering Staff to increase the technical capabilities for servicing manufacturing needs.
  • Technical Liaison between Corporate Sales, Corporate Engineering during launches.
  • Plan, prioritize, and manages multiple engineering projects; prioritize tasks, ensure that the overall resources are used effectively and that project deadlines are met.
  • Utilize Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen concepts to devise innovative solutions to existing manufacturing problems and improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, Financial and Delivery metrics.
  • Ensure the Engineering Team and cross-functional teams work cohesively, and goals are met and adhere to approved budgets.
  • Lead new launches with cross-functional teams (FMEA, APQP, ECN, PPAP).
  • Enhances gate deliverable structure and launch checklist with support from Plant Management Team.
  • Recommended and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls.
  • Actively participate in the safety program and promote a culture of Safety First.
  • This role has 3 direct reports (Welding Engineer, Controls Engineer, Engineering Administrator) and reports to the Plant Manager.

Succes Factors:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field; or Sr. Manufacturing Engineer with increased levels of responsibilities in automotive manufacturing environment.
  • 5+years as Manufacturing Engineering Manager within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment including launch experience.
  • 5+ years of metal stamping and/or assembly welding through a variety of production techniques including robotics.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and make timely decision.
  • Exhibit leadership style that encourages a collaborative work environment.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing, capital improvement projects and meeting deadlines for product launches.
  • Proven vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications.
  • Excellent organization, analytical and communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Teams and ERP software systems.

If this position aligns with your current/next career goals, apply, continue to build your career, and make valuable contributions to our Avon Engineering Team!

Job Tags

Temporary work,

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