Manufacturing Engineer
GKN Automotive - alamance, NC
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About Us GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world's leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, and stretching ourselves to get better in everything we do. GKN employs 56,000 people in more than 30 countries. GKN Driveline is the market leader in the development and delivery of contemporary and electrified driveline systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world's automotive manufacturers. What you'll do Lead and support engineering process improvement efforts. Key Responsibilities Point of contact for Process Engineering (CNC programming, tooling, troubleshooting process/ equipment issues) to the Production department Write, modify CNC programs for turning lathes, mills, other production equipment. Design, modify, fabricate tooling internally or thru suppliers Collaborate with tooling vendors, suppliers to make improvements for safety, quality, productivity and cost. Design or modify manufacturing processes for safety improvement, quality improvement, cost reduction, or design changes. Own and manage Machin Risk Assessments (MRAs') Support New Program launch activities from quotation thru launch phases. Review proposed designs for DFM, provide inputs for rates, investment, order tooling, equipment, etc. Upon award of business, lead the process of manufacturing prototypes, completing PPAPs', etc. Manage/ support capital projects, including development of equipment specification, coordination of equipment runoffs, installation of equipment, and management of external contractors. Update and maintain drawings for production equipment, including layouts. Develop engineering solutions for repetitive equipment/process failures. Achieve financial objectives by assisting in the preparation of the budget, scheduling expenditures, managing project budgets, and initiating corrective actions. Assist in identification of departmental training requirements and may provide the training for improvement of skill levels. Review, recommend, and coordinate TPM, PM
Created: 2024-10-19