Manufacturing Engineer

**Manufacturing Engineer**GKN Automotive is the global leader in drive systems.A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. We are a trusted partner for most of the world’s automotive companies, specialising in developing, building and supplying market-leading driveline systems and advanced ePowertrain technologies.90% of the global vehicle manufacturers choose GKN Automotive and everyday 100’s of millions of cars are driven everyday using our technology. We’ve spent more than 20 years driving innovation in electric drive systems, working with most major OEMs to deliver Electrical Control Units (ECUs). Our eDrive technology is now powering over two million vehicles on the road today.**GKN Automotive Mexico**:Established in 1979, today we employ 3500 talented professionals across 2 production sites and one distribution centre at our facilities in Celaya and Villagran, Guanajuato. With a footprint of 251,439m2 and over 151 productions lines we produce CV Drive shafts and Propshafts at our state-of the-art manufacturing sites which include a forging operation. The Mexico operations represent a critical regional facility for GKN Automotive and have also been recognized internationally for excellence and innovation. As leading Tier 1 supplier we are supplying most leading global established OEMs and we also have customers among the emerging vehicle manufacturers as we help them find new, sustainable solutions for the next phase of the automotive industry.Our culture is open and collaborative, and employees regularly have an opportunity to engage with leaders, provide ideas and work to develop these to become a reality. It’s a place where our multi-discipline teams partner, collaborate, and learn from each other.We take pride in developing our people and in supporting them to achieve their career goals. Professional development is supported by relevant, sponsored technical training, coaching, and access to self-driven training across a wide range of topics covering hard and soft skills. Today, more than 40% of our leadership team has progressed from operational delivery roles and 10% of our employees have moved into global positions supporting the wider organization.**The Role**:We are seeking an Manufacturing Engineer to join our team**Position Purpose**:To design and develop production processes that ensure capacity, capability, quality, productivity and planned safety for both current processes and new programs.**Specifications: -**Have studies in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial, Manufacturing or related.- Able to maintain fluent conversations and write in English.- 2 years experience in Production/Manufacturing areas of Assembly processes.**Job Purpose**:- Analyze project quotation information to establish objectives.- Design production processes according to feasibility and production requirements.- Develop production processes that meet established objectives through the use of standard methods of operation and adjustment of machinery.- Satisfy the objectives set in parts per hour, defined line, CAPEX, investment amounts, etc.- Generate savings projects- Plan and coordinate the generation of process documentation for new projects and/or mass production.- Develop tooling for the improvement of production processes considering cost per part, durability and impact on the process.- Standardize production processes throughout the value chain.- Improve designs or processes leaving them free of risks for people, machinery, facilities or the environment.- Implement and improve safe model change.**Technical skills**:- Knowledge of manufacturing processes.- Knowledge of geometric and dimensional tolerances.- Knowledge of FEA.- Knowledge of QRQC.- Knowledge of Vision systems.- Knowledge of I4.0- Knowledge of environmental and quality standards.- Knowledge of material properties.- Knowledge of CAD Software (Creo Parametric).- Knowledge of statistical process control.- Use of teaching techniques.- Negotiation techniques.- Handling of project management.