Manufacturing Machining Engineer Technician (Automotive Manufacturing)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

(This job is located in Clinton Twp, MI. Must be available to work on site)

Summary

The Manufacturing Machining Engineer Technician supports daily manufacturing operations with a focus on process efficiency/improvement, cost reduction, and quoting new work opportunities. This role involves CNC programming, tooling, prototyping, and process optimization for machining metals and alloys. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Functions

• Supports daily operations in providing cost effective solutions
• Delivers process improvements/cost savings
  • Cycle time reduction
  • Tooling cost out
  • Set-up reduction
  • Process Capability
• Supports in quoting new business opportunities
• Develops and supports implementing error proofing in continuous improvement projects using root cause/corrective action tools
• Leads in providing prototypes and pre-series samples on new programs, and supports in launching of new products during APQP
• Writes, uploads, and proofs out CNC programs
• Liaison for tooling and machining suppliers
• Supports in process plans, BOM’s, routings, purchasing requisitions, PFMEA, and safety initiatives

· Follows all safety, environment and quality procedures and instructions.

· Understands and implements Drake Driven Core Values into everyday work habits.

Competencies

· Problem solving

· Technical expertise

· Attention to detail

· Communication

· Analytical Thinking

· Safety-conscious

· Time management

· Teamwork and collaboration

· Results-oriented

· Mathematical ability

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements:

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that regularly requires at least 40 hours per week.

Education and Experience Requirements

· Associates in Technical Degree but not required

· Minimum of 3 years professional experience in manufacturing machining

• Subject matter expertise in the following manufacturing processes:
  • CNC Milling and Turning (standard and multi axis)
  • Broaching, Shaping, Spline Rolling, and Hobbing
  • CNC Grinding (ID, OD, Centerless, Surface)
  • Heat Treatments
• Machining experience with metals/alloys such as aluminum, steel, cast iron, powder/sintered metal
• CAD/CAM experience
• PPAP experience
• Fixture designing (manual & hydraulic)
• Problem solving techniques (six sigma, 8D, root cause analysis, PFMEA)
• Proficient with interpretation and application of GD&T

Benefits:

401(k) with match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

FSA

Paid Time Off