Gear Machining Launch Tooling Engineer

Role summary / purpose This role is for a gear machining launch tooling 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 machining processes with tool development • Support implementation of GTSV tool tracking • Identify tool dominant features and implement proper control • 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 • 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 Requirements – education & experience 5 years of relative experience in CNC machining manufacturing Required skills • Effective oral and written communication skills • High production machining tool manufacturing • Gear blade grinding Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Programming of Tool Presetters Royal/Zoller • 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 Onsite