Job Description
Overview
We are currently seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at our facility in Northville, MI, 48168. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, experience in a manufacturing environment, and expertise in troubleshooting CNC machines and GD&T.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops grinding, machining & assembly processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
- Develops and maintains CNC programs for grinding, turning/milling & honing/super finishing machines.
- Help senior engineers through complete APQP process, installs and initial start‐up of equipment.
- Creates and maintains process routings, process drawings, CNC programs, and tooling lists.
- Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
- Improves grinding efficiency and cycle time by redesigning tooling/fixtures, develop new grinding wheels and dressing wheels by researching, testing various feed rates/depth of cuts, and taking direction from senior engineers.
- Develop plant layouts, work instructions, process flow layout, set‐up procedures while adhering to safety, quality and productivity procedures and policies.
- Handle automation with robotic materials and parts.
- Development and management of process FMEA’s and other process documentation. Troubleshooting of processes and equipment.
- Develop, monitor, and report production measurables and productivity incentive plans. Support senior engineers and or lead refurbishing and repurposing of equipment.
- Use Solidworks to create process models/process drawings.
- Create ballooned drawings & inspection standards for part manufacturing.
- Develop standard procedures to improve manufacturing processes and to reduce overall cost.
- Communicate with customers & suppliers to understand and determine product specifications.
- Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
- Work with product development team to manufacture prototypes and work with product engineers to assure manufacturability.
- Ensure the consideration of internal process standards and lessons learned, make sure that experiences and lessons learned are communicated back to the organization.
- Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
- Complies to All safety regulations outlined by the company, customer, and government regulations.
- Communicates and interacts with all departments to achieve company goals and initiatives.
- Travel 5-10%
Required Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of Six Sigma Concepts preferred
- Thorough understanding of setting up processes and BOM’s
- Familiarity with automotive specifications and GD&T
- Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel including customers & suppliers
- Experience in bearings, half-shaft components and power steering components manufacturing a plus
- Experience working in a mass production environment with tight tolerances.
- Hands on experience using Solid works, AutoCAD, or Inventor
- Bilingual: English & Chinese (a plus)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
- Proven experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of GD&T
- Ability to troubleshoot CNC machines
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
You should be proficient in:
- GD&T
- Troubleshooting CNC Machines
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- CNC Grinder
- CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Doosan)
- CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
Salary info:
$0.04 - $0.06 / hr
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