Manufacturing Engineer

The business unit thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the leading automotive suppliers and development partners for highly complex drivetrain technologies. Around 3,500 employees produce 27 million drivetrain components a year at ten locations in Germany, Liechtenstein, Hungary, China, USA, Brazil and Mexico. The product range mainly comprises assembled camshafts, valve train systems and rotor shafts for high-end combustion, hybrid and electric engines. Further products for battery electric vehicles are already at an advanced stage of development. With our manufacturing and automation expertise, we make a significant contribution to reducing emissions for sustainable mobility.

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for achieving and maintaining goals for a specified area of responsibility. This person is responsible to develop and implement improvements that include equipment reliability, operator skills, technician skills, training, maintenance and tooling optimizations.

This person works to improve production and quality targets and to provide the appropriate engineering support for the respective line. This person is responsible to develop and implement improvements that include equipment reliability and efficiency, technician and operator skills, and cost optimizations. This person works within the Manufacturing Engineering and S2QDCTeams to improve production and quality metrics and to provide appropriate engineering support for the respective production area.

Key Deliverables:

The Manufacturing Engineer serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. Success in this role is measured by the achievement of balanced scorecard metrics including Safety, Sustainability, Quality, Deliver, Productivity and Cost. Key deliverables to ensure success are listed below:

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
• Supports maintenance to initiate, develop, monitor and maintain short-term, mid-term and long-term maintenance plans, based on a thorough understanding of equipment requirements and resource availability.
• Responsible for all major technical issues on respective production areas, such as but not limited to resources coordination and management during breakdowns. Support high level maintenance activities in respective production areas during breakdowns.
• Identify and implement engineering solutions to improve overall cost of production. Performs return on investment calculations for small projects to prove out its value.
• Works with the respective team members to define and implement action plan items and Poke Yoke systems.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers, Tooling Technicians, and Engineering Specialists to implement complex engineering solutions. Understand, advocate, and adhere to all Safety, Quality, and 6S policies and standards within tk. 17.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical/ industrial engineering or similar field required with 2 years of engineering experience preferred in manufacturing or related field.
• Travel: Occasional travel, up to 5% including international

Other Qualifications and Abilities:

• Proficient in PTC Creo, AutoCAD, or other CAD systems

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supplier Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage
• Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3 years of age.
• 401(K) Plan with 5% Company match!
• Annual Bonus Eligibility of 4% of your base salary!

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