Packaging Engineer

We are AUTOKINITON 

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

·         Support the company’s mission, vision and values in performance of daily activities.

·         Support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registration (ex. IATF and ISO 14001, etc.)

·         Prepare all quotes related to internal and external engineering changes.

·         Correspond with customer and internal product engineering groups concerning engineering changes related to manufacturing.

·         Maintains customer databases for plant operations.

·         Assist finance in QAD and bill of material BOM maintenance.

·         Communicate internally to coordinate and implement product and process engineering changes.

·         Work independently or as part of a cross functional team to troubleshoot and effectively solve manufacturing line issues.

·         Write procedures and work instructions as required.

·         Attend or lead all pertinent meetings.

·         Champion assigned engineering changes, communicate and coordinate accordingly to all departments.

·         Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 7D reports, department meetings, etc.).

·         Responsible for adhering to all OSHA required safety procedures in performing daily work activities.

·         Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized and verify individual usage of PPE by all the work team.

·         Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.

This salary-exempt role is a part of our corporate packaging team and reports to the Packaging Manager.

Required experience:

·         Bachelor’s degree in industrial/manufacturing/mechanical engineering or an equivalent degree

·         Ability to solve problems and work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. 

·         0-1 year of manufacturing experience

·         Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

·         Computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

·         Ability to maintain engineering databases

·         Ability to read engineering prints

Working conditions:

·         We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our corporate office in New Boston, MI and supports our corporate team, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

·         Close to Downtown Ann Arbor, MI

·         Willow Metro Park

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

•         Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.

•         Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

•         Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

•         Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.