Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Role:

Develop Manufacturing Processes, including specification and purchasing of machinery, tooling and fixturing. Lead process improvement strategies; cycletime reductions and cost reductions.

Work Location: On-site in our Maiden, NC location

What will you do?

• Improve safety and ergonomics of the operation
• Improve cost of manufacturing methods (labor, quality, cycle time).
• Create process plans for new projects.
• Provide quotations for new projects and tooling.
• Create and own APQP Documentation (Process Flow, PFMEA, & Control Plan)
• Provide technical guidance to cross functional team.
• Design and validate equipment, tooling, fixturing, and methods.
• Validate for manufacturability any changes in supplied parts or designs with calculations and testing
• Lead process improvement teams.
  
  

What are we looking for?

Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from an accredited university required

Experience: Excellent computer skills with working knowledge of Creo

Prefer candidates with internship experience (preferably TS 16949 certified company

About GKN Automotive:

We have been inventing the future for 250 years. A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive 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 car manufacturers.

What do we offer?

Compensation: Competitive Salary with Bonus Structure

Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in most benefit programs on the first of the month following or coincident with date of hire.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)
• Voluntary Benefits- a variety of options
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  
  

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. We seek people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination, and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation: careers@gknautomotive.com