Die Engineer

AUTOKINITON is a leading North American supplier of propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components and assemblies. Our 100% vertical integration capabilities allow us to offer our customers end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. At AUTOKINITON, we are building a better foundation for every vehicle on the road.

AUTOKINITON is recognized by our customers as one of the top suppliers in our industry.

Reasons you will love working here:

- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Growth Opportunities with tuition reimbursement programs, upward mobility and much more

**Responsibilities**:
- 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.
- Assists in stabilizing the process by determining root cause of process issues and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Recommend incorporation of new technology where feasible and practical. Assists in assuring 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.
- Assists in troubleshooting and communicating 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.
- Assist in 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.
- Maintain PFMEA for respective processes and maintain process flow diagrams.
- Champion assigned engineering changes and communicate/coordinate with all departments.
- Assist with the quoting process.
- Support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registration (ex. TS 16949, etc.)
- Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.).
- Responsible for adhering to all 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.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the plant.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
- Adherence to all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Background in engineering and building dies.

**Required Skills**:
Required Experience