Die Engineer II

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN ) 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. 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. 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. 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.) Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.

This Full-Time, salary role is a part of our Autokiniton – Belleville 2 team and reports to the Technical Services Manager.