Manufacturing Engineer

Job Posting Title

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

Dauch is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Newton North Carolina. This fully onsite role is responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing processes in a high-volume Tier 1 automotive production environment. This role focuses on process optimization cost reduction quality improvement and supporting new product launches. The Manufacturing Engineer collaborates cross-functionally to ensure safe efficient and reliable production that meets customer and business requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on experience in automotive manufacturing with a strong ability to troubleshoot and optimize processes support production and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced high-volume environment. This person should have strong communication and excel skills. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

Job Description:

• Designs develops and optimizes manufacturing processes for efficiency quality and cost.

• Standardizes work methods process parameters and documentation.

• Drives continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen principles.

• Analyzes production data to identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Leads manufacturing engineering activities for new product launches and engineering changes.

• Ensures APQP deliverables are met including PFMEA control plans and process flow diagrams.

• Collaborates with product engineering quality and operations to ensure successful launches.

• Specifies procures and implements manufacturing equipment tooling and automation systems.

• Supports installation validation and commissioning of new equipment.

• Drives innovation through automation robotics and advanced manufacturing technologies.

• Monitors and improves key performance metrics (OEE cycle time throughput and efficiency).

• Supports cost reduction initiatives including labor and material optimization.

• Works closely with maintenance and operations to improve equipment reliability and uptime.

• Works closely with Quality Scheduling and Supply Chain.

• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field.

• 1-3 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in the automotive industry Tier 1 preferred.

• Experience in high-volume just-in-time (JIT) production environments.

• Exposure to assembly welding or automated manufacturing processes.

• Experience with APQP PFMEA control plans and PPAP processes.

• Familiarity with automation robotics PLCs or industrial equipment.

• Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving tools (e.g. root cause analysis SPC).

• CAD experience.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit MI with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit to learn more.

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