Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Forge

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Forge position at Dauch is based in North Vernon, IN. This role leads manufacturing engineering staff and oversees the development, documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement of efficient, cost-effective production processes, procedures, machinery, and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering staff and oversee development, documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement of efficient, cost-effective production processes, procedures, machinery, and tooling to enhance quality, safety, yield, and runtime.
• Provide technical leadership for corrective actions, troubleshooting complex manufacturing issues, and ongoing production support.
• Analyze process performance data to identify and implement improvements that reduce manufacturing costs while optimizing operational efficiency and product quality.
• Develop manufacturing processes and resultant investment for new product programs.
• Develop and communicate process flows for process sourcing.
• Oversee the sourcing of appropriate manufacturing equipment for the production of automotive components and assemblies.
• Manage the standard tasks associated with process launch and enforce discipline to timelines.
• Ensure all quality standards are met as it relates to process development and risk mitigation.
• Develop assessment, training, and succession plans for the continuous development of the Manufacturing Engineering organization and talent base.
• Support current operations by providing problem-solving guidance or systems solutions to improve performance.
• Manage the CapEx budget of a single area or process launch.
• Enforce adherence to AAM Manufacturing Engineering procedures and administrative systems.
• Research process performance data to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements to improve yield, runtime, quality, and safety, and reduce manufacturing costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or certifications.
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing/machining, forging, or powdered metal processes.
• 3+ years progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Operating knowledge of Plex system and engineering software (CAD, Mastercam, CATIA, MATLAB).