Product & Process Mechanical Engineer at GKN Automotive Menomonee Falls, WI

Overview

Product & Process Mechanical Engineer job at GKN Automotive. Menomonee Falls, WI.

Role Purpose

Work directly with production, leadership and engineering in all aspects of continuous improvement and manufacturing process development. Provide technical support on all shifts of operation. Investigate, justify, select, implement, and / or debug production equipment and processes. Perform maintenance tasks and repairs on production machines and equipment such as furnaces and conveyor systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Sample parts in accordance with established procedures and instructions. Perform all required tests.
• Assist production leadership in developing corrective actions and implementing process improvements to eliminate non-conformance.
• Conduct investigative work to assist in solving technical issues.
• Provide guidance and assistance to quality technicians and internal audit team members at various plant locations.
• Assist with training of operators in production, process, and maintenance requirements.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area.
• Assures that predicted improvements are implemented, measured, driven to closure and crossed to operating results.
• Required to follow all HSE rules and regulations. Must wear appropriate PPE as required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to effectively listen, facilitate, challenge, communicate and motivate multifunctional teams and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Drives for operational excellence and business results and interacts effectively at all levels of the organization to get things done.
• Analyze and diagnose complex machine malfunctions to expedite and coordinate corrective actions to prevent excessive downtime and interrupted schedules.
• Dismantle and inspect, rebuild and overhaul complete machines and components.
• Complete detailed quotes and repair lead times for recommended repairs with outside vendors.
• Work from drawings, plans, sketches and layouts. Document precise measurements required remanufacturing components.
• Excellent organization and planning skills as well as the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Energetic, disciplined, focused and have the ability to see beyond temporary setbacks.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
• Coordinate the installation, start up, and debugging of production equipment.
• Organize and schedule projects in coordination with Plant Management as assigned.
• Support the development and implementation of cost reductions and productivity improvements in conjunction with Plant Manager.
• Provide assistance on shop floor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

About GKN Automotive

We have been inventing the future for 250 years. A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the worlds car manufacturers.

What do we offer?

Compensation : Competitive Salary with Bonus Structure

Benefits : Eligible employees may participate in most benefit programs on the first of the month following or coincident with date of hire.

Proficiencies

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