Die 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.

·        Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.

·        Assist Program Launch team in conducting new tool tryouts and other activities as scheduled.

·        Work closely with the other departments to improve efficiencies and throughput.

·        Stabilize the process by determining root cause of process issues and implementing corrective actions as needed.

·        Solicit quotes for new tool and support sourcing decisions.

·        Manage new tool projects from source to PPAP.

·        Recommend incorporation of new technology where feasible and practical.  Assure that all products quoted and/or released to the plant are feasible and that the quoted rate, crew sizes, and plant performance metrics are achievable.

·        Guides design develops and tests die methods, materials, processes and results.

·        Troubleshoot and communicate die concerns to the Tool & Die supervisors and/or manager.

·        Interface with customers, contractors and die build shops as appropriate.

·        Determine and document proper processing parameters and assist in auditing of the same.

·        Determine priorities and implement cost reduction projects; maintain detailed documentation as required.

·        Lead training activities for die leaders for die principles and practices.

·        Communicate material concerns to the Materials department (ex. circle grid, material certification, etc.)

·        Support process improvement initiatives and activities throughout the plant.

·        Champion assigned engineering changes and communicated/coordinate with all departments.

·        Assist with the quoting process.

·        Train, coach and mentor other engineers and other cross-function team members.

·        Support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registration (ex. TS 16949, ISO 14001, etc.)

·        Direct and/or participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D 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 personal protective equipment (PPE) by the work team.

Required experience:

·         Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience

·           Master’s Degree preferred

·             Minimum of eight (5) or more years related technical, hands-on experience

·               Background in engineering and building dies

·               Proficient in troubleshooting and correcting workflow problems

·               Proficient in troubleshooting stamping processes

·               Knowledge of standard quality practices

·               Computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office software

·               Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills

·               CAD experience (UG, Catia, AutoCad Desktop etc).

·               Ability to visualize and comprehend all aspects of a manufacturing equipment and tooling, understand the relationships of factors affecting a given situation, be attentive to detail, and continually seek to improve work processes

·               Knowledge of automated processes including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems and how they interact with each other