We are AUTOKINITON

Axis Engineering is a company of AUTOKINITON, a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

Axis Engineering is dedicated to designing and developing assembly solutions, metal forming and inspection fixtures.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• All the tasks listed below are directly related to Hot Stamping Die Tooling

• Assist the Program Launch team in conducting new tool tryouts and other activities as scheduled.

• Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.

• Assist the Program Launch team in conducting new tool tryouts and other activities as scheduled.

• Work closely with the other departments to improve efficiency and throughput.

• Stabilize the process by determining the root cause of process issues and implementing corrective actions as needed.

• Guides design develops and tests die methods, materials, processes and results.

• Troubleshoot and communicate die concerns to the Tool & Die supervisors and/or manager.

• Recommend incorporation of new technology where feasible and practical. Assure 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.

• Lead training activities for die engineers for die principles and practices.

• Ability to identify, select, train and coach engineering talent.

• Lead department weekly meeting.

• Report project status to department director.

• Understand and help overcome roadblocks to successful completion of projects.

This full-time salary role is a part of our Die Engineering team and reports to the Director of Tooling.

Required experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in Engineering or Engineering cross discipline. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in related technical and hands on experience and experience with Hot Stamping Tooling is required.
• Background in engineering and building dies.
• Ability to travel

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Euclid Manufacturing facility in New Detroit, MI.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.

• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25 years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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