Job Description

**Role Purpose

**Work directly with production, leadership and engineering in all aspects of continuous improvement and manufacturing process development. Provide technical support on all shifts of operation. Investigate, justify, select, implement, and/or debug production equipment and processes. Perform maintenance tasks and repairs on production machines and equipment such as furnaces and conveyor systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sample parts in accordance with established procedures and instructions. Perform all required tests.

• Assist production leadership in developing corrective actions and implementing process improvements to eliminate non-conformance.

• Conduct investigative work to assist in solving technical issues.

• Provide guidance and assistance to quality technicians and internal audit team members at various plant locations.

• Assist with training of operators in production, process, and maintenance requirements.

• Maintain a clean, orderly work area.

• Assures that predicted improvements are implemented, measured, driven to closure and crossed to operating results.

• Required to follow all HSE rules and regulations. Must wear appropriate PPE as required.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment – to effectively listen, facilitate, challenge, communicate and motivate multifunctional teams and employees at all levels of the organization.

• Drives for operational excellence and business results and interacts effectively at all levels of the organization to “get things done.”

• Analyze and diagnose complex machine malfunctions to expedite and coordinate corrective actions to prevent excessive downtime and interrupted schedules.

• Dismantle and inspect, rebuild and overhaul complete machines and components.

• Complete detailed quotes and repair lead times for recommended repairs with outside vendors.

• Work from drawings, plans, sketches and layouts. Document precise measurements required remanufacturing components.

• Excellent organization and planning skills as well as the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Energetic, disciplined, focused and have the ability to see beyond temporary setbacks.

• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.

• Coordinate the installation, start up, and debugging of production equipment.

• Organize and schedule projects in coordination with Plant Management as assigned.

• Support the development and implementation of cost reductions and productivity improvements in conjunction with Plant Manager.

• Provide assistance on shop floor.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing related required.
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings (POS & customer blueprints).
• Ability to use a variety of precision measuring instruments including, but not limited to, micrometers, gauges, dial indicators, calipers, and comparator.
• Knowledge of PC programs and CAD desired.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must be able to work and travel independently.
• The ability to lift at least 50 lbs. occasionally.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

About GKN Automotive:

We have been inventing the future for 250 years. A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.

What do we offer?

Compensation:Competitive Salary with Bonus Structure

Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in most benefit programs on the first of the month following or coincident with date of hire.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

• Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)

• Voluntary Benefits- a variety of options

• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Facilities Maintenance Experience
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• CAD Software
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
• Blueprint Reading

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