Manufacturing Engineer - Axle Carrier Machining
HTC Global Services Inc
Dearborn, MI
Job Title: Axle Carrier Manufacturing Process Engineer
Overview / Why Apply:
Join a high-performing team driving the manufacturing and quality of axle carriers in a cutting-edge automotive environment. This role provides the opportunity to lead process improvements, lean initiatives, and problem-solving activities that directly impact production efficiency and product quality. You’ll work hands-on with machining operations, tooling, and inventory processes while implementing structured problem-solving techniques like 8D and lean manufacturing tools. This is a great opportunity for engineers who want to make a measurable impact in powertrain manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support manufacturing process engineering activities for axle carrier machining
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity
- Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and improve manufacturing processes and products
- Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions for quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools
- Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline aligns with Powertrain Operations guidelines
- Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and implement corrective actions
- Analyze carrier inventory root causes and implement mapping and corrective actions to reduce rejects
- Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
- Deliver capable processes and tools for carrier machining operations
- Lead role in resolving machining-related concerns
- Lead variability reduction, lean manufacturing initiatives, and best practices
- Ensure compliance with Plant, Corporate, Governmental, and Environmental standards
- Support ISO 14001 compliance and internal auditing as required
- Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements to achieve rate of climb targets
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma / GED
- 5+ years of experience with CMM gaging or CNC machining in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated leadership skills with strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication abilities
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, process engineering, and problem-solving methodologies
- Understanding of good manufacturing practices
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 8D / 5Why corrective action, and continuous improvement
- Familiarity with DMAIC/DMADV (DFSS), FMEA, PPAP, DOE, TQM, and Kaizen methods
- Visual factory management experience and ergonomic analysis knowledge
- Hands-on machining, tooling, and process validation experience
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What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future
HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.
At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.
Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.