Gear Machining Launch Process Engineer

Company introduction We are partnering with a leading automotive manufacturing organization to fill this critical engineering role. Role summary / purpose This role is for a gear machining launch process engineer. You will work jointly with the headquarters launch team and their suppliers to assure the incoming manufacturing line is successfully delivered for all key business metrics for long-term success. Key responsibilities • Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Gear machining • Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity • Complete all PPAP quality launch documentation • Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products • Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize open issues and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes • Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Powertrain guidelines • Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required • Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes • Deliver capable processes and tools for all gear machining operations • Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices • Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental, and Environmental standards • Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required • Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements to achieve Rate of Climb targets Requirements – education & experience • 5 years of related experience • Demonstrated leadership in ONE FORD leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Hypoid Bevel gear process understanding: blanking, milling, hobbing, grinding, heat treat, shot peening, hard turn, lapping • Quality Assessment tools: QDAS, Minitab • Klingelnburg P40, Gleason Nano Gear, CMM • Effective oral and written communication skills • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience • 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills • Lean Tools: 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping • DMAIC and DMADV DFSS Project Methodology experience • FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience Employment details – type, location, hours Fully onsite position.