What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at U.S. Axle?
U.S. Axle, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of precision axles, shafts and cylinders for industrial OEMs. With more than 100 years of manufacturing experience and a long history of serving our customers, our continued success comes from our experienced people, strong customer relationships and ability to solve challenging manufacturing problems.
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and play a hands-on role in developing, improving and supporting our manufacturing processes. This position reports directly to the President and works closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations and our skilled shop-floor employees.
What You'll Do
- Review customer drawings and specifications and develop efficient manufacturing processes.
- Develop and modify CNC programs for machining operations.
- Select raw materials, tooling, fixtures and machining methods.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues directly on the shop floor.
- Support new product introduction, prototypes and quick-turnaround parts.
- Help improve quality, productivity, cycle time, safety and manufacturing costs.
- Develop process instructions, routings and manufacturing documentation.
- Assist with quoting and estimating.
- Work with customers, vendors and internal departments on manufacturing requirements and process improvements.
- Project coordination.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Metallurgical Engineering or a related field.
- 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of machining and manufacturing processes.
- CNC programming experience highly desirable.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Machine shop experience is a plus.
Experience with CNC turning/milling, grinding, gear cutting/hobbing, tooling and fixture design, heat treatment, SPC, FMEA, PPAP or manufacturing cost estimating is a plus. You do not need experience with every process listed.
Why U.S. Axle?
- Company-paid health, vision and dental insurance premiums for employees and their dependents
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Family-owned company with more than 100 years of manufacturing history
- Hands-on, team-oriented work environment
- Direct exposure to company leadership, customers and shop-floor operations
- Opportunity to work on a variety of challenging manufacturing applications
This is an on-site position. Relocation assistance is not available.
U.S. Axle, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested candidates should submit their resume to careers@usaxle.com.
Learn more about U.S. Axle at www.usaxle.com.