Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Machining

Machining Process Specialist

This role serves as on-site technical representative of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team, acting as primary local owner of Aluminum Hubs and Iron Drum machining of wheel end products. This person is responsible of machining equipment, tooling and inspection specifications, validation and change readiness at the Monroe, USA and Monterrey, Mexico machining facilities. This person serves as the technical authority for machining processes, engineering changes, audits, and specification compliance in support of launches and change implementation.

Partners closely with the local Manufacturing, Quality engineering, and Operations teams to ensure machining process aligns with AME standards and supports timely production readiness.

KEY DUTIES:

• Machining process specification
• Ensure hub and drum machining process are standard, bring the existing process to standard, machining parameters, cutting tools, chucks/fixtures as per engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Review and develop AME equipment and process specification for each type of machining process.
• Support new CNC machine and automation procurement as per capex. All aspects of procurement, justification, vendor management, installation, validation testing.
• New Product Launch and Product Change Readiness
• Lead machining process (equipment, tooling, and inspection) aspects of engineering changes to support launch readiness and process capability improvements.
• Build relationships with local tooling vendors and lead procurement activities as needed.
• Collaborate with the plant manufacturing engineering, operations, and quality to align modification timing with launch schedule and production readiness requirements.
• Inspection and SPC support
• Collaborate with Plant Quality Engineering for measurement methods, capable inspection (GR&R < 10 %) equipment, and standardization.
• Review SPC for wheel end products and provide technical support to achieve and maintain Cpk> 1,33 for all critical parameters as per product specification and engineering standards.
• Provide technical support to root-cause investigations for equipment, tooling-contributed, gauging related issues during new process development or change implementation phases.
• Continuous Improvement and Reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve machining process to increase yield, extend tooling life, and lower scrap rates to enhance process capability for future launches and changes.
• Provide weekly/monthly reports and data to the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Team (equipment status, tooling status, open issues, improvement projects).
• Support lean initiatives, 5S, and safety standards.

Con Met is a division of Amsted Industries, has been advancing the commercial vehicle industry since 1964. A leading global provider to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels, Con Met delivers wheel ends, cast metal components, plastic systems, and automated aerodynamic devices. Designed, engineered, tested, and manufactured in-house, Con Met's comprehensive portfolio is built to enhance vehicle efficiency, performance, and sustainability.

Standard on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America, Con Met products are increasingly adopted in global markets.

Compensation & Benefits

A competitive salary paid weekly. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience. Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 – September 30. Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection. Vacation plan – Con Met offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs.

Con Met offers an extremely strong retirement package:
Ten paid holidays per year. Wellness reimbursement.

Con Met provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to…