Engineering Specialist - Gear Machining Process
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Pay Rate: $46.06/hour
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Specialist - Gear Machining Process to support automotive manufacturing launch operations and continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on gear machining process engineering, production launch support, lean manufacturing, and quality improvement within a high-volume powertrain manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with gear machining processes, manufacturing engineering, PPAP documentation, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
Responsibilities
Support gear machining manufacturing processes and launch activities
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and throughput
Complete PPAP quality launch documentation and process audits
Develop and improve manufacturing processes using engineering and analytical techniques
Lead corrective actions, root cause analysis, and process improvements
Create process instructions and manufacturing documentation
Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and variability reduction initiatives
Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, environmental, and corporate manufacturing standards
Identify production constraints and implement corrective solutions to improve performance
Collaborate with suppliers, launch teams, and manufacturing operations
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and manufacturing process improvement
Experience with PPAP, FMEA, DOE, CAPA, 8D, and 5 Why methodologies
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Experience with gear machining, powertrain manufacturing, or automotive production preferred
Preferred Skills
Hypoid bevel gear machining processes
Quality assessment tools such as QDAS and Minitab
Gleason Nano Gear CMM and Klingelnberg P40 experience
Lean tools including 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
Six Sigma and DMAIC/DMADV project experience
Employee Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter/Parking Accounts
People Perks
Health Savings Account (HSA)
AD & D Insurance
If you are a manufacturing engineering professional with gear machining and automotive launch experience, click "Apply Now" today.About Us
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