Engineering Specialist

Engineering Specialist - Gear Machining Process

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Pay Rate: $46.06/hour

Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Specialist - Gear Machining Process to support automotive manufacturing launch operations and continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on gear machining process engineering, production launch support, lean manufacturing, and quality improvement within a high-volume powertrain manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with gear machining processes, manufacturing engineering, PPAP documentation, root cause analysis, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Support gear machining manufacturing processes and launch activities
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and throughput
• Complete PPAP quality launch documentation and process audits
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes using engineering and analytical techniques
• Lead corrective actions, root cause analysis, and process improvements
• Create process instructions and manufacturing documentation
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and variability reduction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, environmental, and corporate manufacturing standards
• Identify production constraints and implement corrective solutions to improve performance
• Collaborate with suppliers, launch teams, and manufacturing operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and manufacturing process improvement
• Experience with PPAP, FMEA, DOE, CAPA, 8D, and 5 Why methodologies
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with gear machining, powertrain manufacturing, or automotive production preferred

Preferred Skills

• Hypoid bevel gear machining processes
• Quality assessment tools such as QDAS and Minitab
• Gleason Nano Gear CMM and Klingelnberg P40 experience
• Lean tools including 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• Six Sigma and DMAIC/DMADV project experience

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD & D Insurance

If you are a manufacturing engineering professional with gear machining and automotive launch experience, click "Apply Now" today.

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