Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Posting Title Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work with Dauch forging plants globally on new product launches, capital equipment purchases, process developments and OEE improvement. This individual will have the opportunity to analyze all aspects of a forging process (metal flow simulation, forged part design, sequence of operations, equipment selection, tool design and material handling).Ready to join the team that's Built to Perform?

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Job Description:

Identifies issues and potential improvements to processes, equipment and tooling

Follows engineering systems, process control and change management policies

Works closely with plant manufacturing engineers, operators, tool rooms, suppliers, quality and maintenance departments to improve OEE and product quality

Runs forging simulations using Deform software, analyzes and interprets results to predict more robust sequences and tool designs

Completes detailed tool designs for hot, warm, cold forging processes

Develops manufacturing equipment purchase proposals by studying manufacturing operations, preparing detailed requirements documentation, evaluating suppliers and quotations

Supports and completes manufacturing cost projections by analyzing forging design, complexity, and overall manufacturing process along with investment, return, and savings

Maintains process integrity by developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines

Contributes to engineering and success of the organization by welcoming related, different, and new requests; being open minded and helping others accomplish job results.

All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering / engineering technology or equivalent experience

Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment, as well as corporate office setting

Minimum of 4 years of direct manufacturing / engineering experience preferably in a forge manufacturing operation

Strong CAD modeling and drafting skills, preferably NXAble to read, interpret and create mechanical drawings

Understanding of GD&T and other dimensioning and tolerancing conventions

Strong verbal and written communication skills

An ability to interact and build relationships effectively across all levels in an organization

Self-starter who takes initiative

Willing to travel up to 25%-50%, including international

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward.

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Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

For the Disabled Job Seeker:
We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail  Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Location:

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Full time