Plant Engineer Product & Process
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GKN Driveline Celaya SA de CVJob Description Summary
We are seeking a Plant Engineer - Product & Process with solid experience in automotive manufacturing environments, specifically in machining operations, to lead process optimization initiatives and support operational excellence.Job Description:
- Design, develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, safety and cost performance.
- Support product and process launches from prototype stages through mass production.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, PFMEAs, Work Instructions and plant layouts.
- Drive cycle time reduction and productivity improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Provide technical support to Production, Quality, Planning and New Launch teams.
- Define and implement process improvement strategies focused on operational performance and continuous improvement.
- Monitor and improve key manufacturing KPIs related to efficiency, scrap, quality and cost.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar Manufacturing or Process Engineering role within the automotive industry.
- English proficiency at B2 level or above.
Technical Requirements
- Strong knowledge of machining processes such as CNC turning, milling, grinding and cold forming.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans and other AIAG Core Tools.
- GD&T interpretation and application.
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Process standardization and continuous improvement projects.
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Industrialization and ramp-up of manufacturing processes.
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
Dauch no discriminará contra ninguna persona ni solicitante de empleo por motivo de edad, raza, color, género, religión, peso, estatura, estado civil, orientación sexual, historial genético o información, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad, origen nacional u otra característica protegida por la ley. Dauch tomará medidas para garantizar que las personas sean tratadas por igual durante el empleo o proceso. En Dauch valoramos la diversidad en nuestra fuerza de trabajo, nuestros clientes, consumidores, visitantes y la existencia de similitudes y diferencias, tanto las visibles como aquéllas que no podemos ver. Las personas que trabajan para Dauch contribuyen con una perspectiva única que es resultado de los atributos de diversidad. Si requieres algún ajuste razonable para la posición mencionada puedes notificarlo a tu reclutadora o reclutador. Para obtener más información, visite Dauch.com.