We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN )

Axis Engineering is a company of AUTOKINITON, a Michigan-based family of automotive companies 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.

Axis Engineering is dedicated to designing and developing assembly solutions, metal forming and inspection fixtures.

To help us drive excellence, as an Assembly Engineer you’ll get to: ****

• Make recommendations of best business practices.
• Lead the assembly process meetings and maintain the assembly equipment and tooling timing charts.
• Manages Capability of all in production tooling installed in the business unit. Tracks, coordinates, and executes corrective actions where required.
• Monitors assembly tool uptime/downtime metrics to determine task prioritization and scope.
• Support all customer meetings, internal meetings, and project reviews.
• Interface with all internal departments to ensure they are kept up to date on the assembly equipment and tool status.
• Lead the business unit cross-functional team in all launch and production startup activities and coordinate all tryout materials to ensure availability.
• Manage and maintain the assembly equipment including tool designs, equipment fabrication, tryout materials, and launch support.
• Maintain assembly equipment and tooling program open issues log and lessons learned log.
• Manage all engineering changes.
• Manage APQP and procedures.
• Ensure the assembly equipment and tool program follows proper Autokiniton procedures and standards.
• Assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations, and laws.
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures (e.g., Finance Manual, Colleague Handbook, Change Control, etc.).

This full-time role is a part of our Engineering & Die Designer Team and reports to the Sr. Assembly Manager.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in troubleshooting and correcting workflow problems.
• Experience in applying and teaching lean manufacturing concepts.
• Experience in design, fabrication, and installation of assembly equipment and tools
• Sound organization skills.
• Knowledge of APQP processes and the ability to manage and maintain standardized procedures.
• CAD and Computer experience (UG, Catia, AutoCad Desktop etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret CMM data, SPC and dimensional data reports.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum six (6) years or more of hands-on manufacturing experience
• Experience in metal joining. ****

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our location in Greenville, SC offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

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AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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