We are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON delivers 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:

· Support the Company’s mission, vision and values in performance of daily activities.

· Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.

· Assist Program Launch team in conducting new tool tryouts and other activities as scheduled.

· Work closely with the other departments to improve efficiencies and throughput.

· Stabilize the process by determining root cause of process issues and implementing corrective actions as needed.

· Solicit quotes for new tool and support sourcing decisions.

· Manage new tool projects from source to PPAP.

· Recommend incorporation of new technology where feasible and practical. Assure that all products quoted and/or released to the plant are feasible and that the quoted rate, crew sizes, and plant performance metrics are achievable.

· Guides design develops and tests die methods, materials, processes and results.

· Troubleshoot and communicate die concerns to the Tool & Die supervisors and/or manager.

· Interface with customers, contractors and die build shops as appropriate.

· Determine and document proper processing parameters and assist in auditing of the same.

· Determine priorities and implement cost reduction projects; maintain detailed documentation as required.

· Lead training activities for die leaders for die principles and practices.

· Communicate material concerns to the Materials department (ex. circle grid, material certification, etc.)

· Support process improvement initiatives and activities throughout the plant.

· Champion assigned engineering changes and communicated/coordinate with all departments.

· Assist with the quoting process.

· Train, coach and mentor other engineers and other cross-function team members.

· Support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registration (ex. TS 16949, ISO 14001, etc.)

· Direct and/or participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.).

· Responsible for adhering to all OSHA required safety procedures in performing daily work activities.

· Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized and verify individual usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) by the work team.

Required experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience

· Master’s Degree preferred

· Minimum of eight (5) or more years related technical, hands-on experience

· Background in engineering and building dies

· Proficient in troubleshooting and correcting workflow problems

· Proficient in troubleshooting stamping processes

· Knowledge of standard quality practices

· Computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office software

· Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills

· CAD experience (UG, Catia, AutoCad Desktop etc).

· Ability to visualize and comprehend all aspects of a manufacturing equipment and tooling, understand the relationships of factors affecting a given situation, be attentive to detail, and continually seek to improve work processes

· Knowledge of automated processes including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems and how they interact with each other

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