Manager Manufacturing Engineering
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSelden Street, Midtown, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, 48201, United States
About the Role
Dauch is seeking an experienced Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to join our team in Newton, North Carolina. This fully onsite role is designed for a hands-on engineering leader who will drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes within a high-volume Tier 1 automotive environment.
In this position, you will ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production while supporting new program launches, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. You will lead a team of manufacturing engineers and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve critical business and production goals. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in process development, automation, and assembly operations, with a proven track record of driving continuous improvement and successful program launches in just-in-time environments.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Selden Street, Midtown, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, 48201, United States
Detroit, Michigan
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDrive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles
- check_circleLead manufacturing engineering activities for new product launches and engineering changes
- check_circleEnsure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO standards, and customer requirements
- check_circleMonitor and improve key performance metrics including OEE, cycle time, and throughput
- check_circleDesign, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost
- check_circleSpecify, procure, and implement manufacturing equipment, tooling, and automation systems
- check_circleLead, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and technical staff
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering field
- verified8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering within the automotive industry
- verifiedExperience leading a team of Engineers
- verifiedExperience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and control plans
- verifiedProficiency with CAD and manufacturing simulation tools
- verifiedKnowledge of automation, robotics, PLCs, and Industry 4.0 technologies
- verifiedLean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification preferred
Nice to Have
Tier 1 automotive experience. Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
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