Die Engineer II

6201 Haggerty Road, Belleville, Michigan, United States

Full-Time/Regular

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

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.).
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.

This Full-Time, salary role is a part of our Autokiniton
- Belleville 2 team and reports to the Technical Services Manager.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, Minimum of four (4) 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.
• 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.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.

• Ability to mentor and teach the team in effective problem-solving methods.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement, project…