1st shift - Machining Engineer - J0050991

Job Title

Machining Engineer

Engineering

Rock Spring, GA

Full‑Time, Exempt

Astemo Rock Spring, Inc. was established in 2000 and supplies aluminum knuckles to Honda and Subaru. We are located in Rock Spring, GA, and operate on 3 shifts with 400 employees. We have three main manufacturing departments, Casting, Machining, and Press Assembly. We are part of Astemo, Inc. with 90,000 employees worldwide.

• Evaluate and optimize machining processes, including selecting appropriate cutting tools, feeds, speeds, and machining parameters to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement machining strategies, programs, and best practices.
• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and work‑holding solutions to enhance precision, reliability, and repeatability in machining operations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost analysis for new machining projects and process improvements.
• Utilize CAD/CAM software to create, modify, and optimize machining programs and tool paths.
• Support new product development by providing machining input, feasibility analysis, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate, select, and implement new machining equipment and technologies.
• Participate in process capability studies, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation for quality improvement.
• Monitor machining operations, collect and analyze data, and introduce process improvements to enhance quality, reduce cycle times, and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, promoting a safe work environment within the Machining department.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in machining engineering.
• Provide technical support and training to machining technicians, troubleshooting issues and offering guidance as needed.

When accomplishing tasks, remember to work toward meeting overall company goals established which include OSHA safety compliance, ISO 14001 Environmental Compliance, Ethical & Legal compliance, Customer Quality, Production to Plan, and Delivery Performance.

• Champion a strong safety culture, enforcing adherence to safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations always.
• Support environmental initiatives and work toward minimizing the environmental impact of machining processes.

• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance teams to ensure that machining processes meet established quality standards.
• Participate in statistical process control (SPC) activities and support root‑cause analysis for quality improvement.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth production flow and on‑time delivery of machined components.
• Analyze and optimize machining operations to support production targets and delivery schedules.

• Develop and implement measures to increase efficiency, productivity, and throughput in machining operations.
• Continuously monitor and identify opportunities for improvement in resource utilization.

• Provide regular updates to the Machining Engineering Manager on work progress, key metrics, and process improvement initiatives within the Machining department.
• Collaborate with the Machining Engineering Manager to gather and analyze data for reporting purposes, ensuring accuracy and relevance.

• Strong technical background in machining engineering, with expertise in machining processes, technologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in CNC programming, CAD/CAM software, and machining simulation tools.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, tool materials, and their applications.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, specializing in machining or manufacturing (advanced degree…