Danville Machining Process Engineer

thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.

thyssenkrupp integrated its Forging & Machining and Undercarriage businesses to start the new business unit Forged Technologies. With roughly 7,000 employees at 18 production sites in seven different countries, thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies has sales of over one billion euros and operates over 50 forging press lines and more than 150 machining and assembly lines in seven countries. The product portfolio includes undercarriage systems for heavy machinery as well as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, chassis products, transmission systems and rotor shafts for the automotive industry.

• Responsible for process improvement
• Planning and execution of special projects
• Providing Maintenance suport
• Responsible for redesign or modifications of existing tooling and fixtures
• Conduct prerelease design studies and process reviews to ensure efficient manufacturing methods are implemented
• Design of manufacturing layouts
• Coordinate assigned manufacturing projects (CNC turning and milling, heat treat, grinding, etc.) regarding concept, deigns, quotations, project and resource planning, process documentation, implementation, and employee training
• Act as liaison between manufacturing, quality, sales and customer service
• Participate in process improvement, cost reduction, and capital expenditure projects
• Utilize and implement lean techniques such as 5S, Six Sigma, 8D, etc.
• Daily tracking of tooling and consumables used
• Conduct PFMEA’s
• Walks plant floor addressing issues and working with operators to improve efficiency
• Offering maintenance downtime support
• Account for scrapped parts and parts in quality hold
• Address safety aspects of the line and where process improvements can improve safety
• Make necessary drawings and measurements
• Create work instructions
• Nature of tasks may vary depending on assigned line (1-4)
• Other responsibilities and projects as specified

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Systems engineering or related field with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering position in machining
• OR 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering position in machining
• Mechanical Engineering background with knowledge of strength of materials, jig fixture design, programming, machine operation, automation, material science, and metallurgy
• Understanding of blueprint reading and GD & T interpretation
• Knowledge of machine tooling
• Understanding of process capability analysis
• Strong mathematical ability, specifically statistical ability
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Excellent oral and written language ability
• Analytical
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Ability to use and navigate machine controlling software

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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We offer an outstanding Benefits Package that includes:

• Company Tuition Reimbursement Package. Quarterly Bonus Program.
• 401K Match
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period.
• Competitive wage with a Skill Pay Program that includes a work service credit on relative education and experience.
• Comprehensive medical plans. We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums.
• Dental plans.
• Vision Plans.
• Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability.
• 11 paid Holidays.
• Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3 years of age.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.

thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Co., LLC is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.