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Who we're looking for
Company's Powertrain Casting Engineering Department is looking for a
passionate and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to establish capital budget for major powertrain projects, set equipment & die specs, follow ordered items through delivery, set process parameters, lead adjustment & quality confirmation trials, lead product defect countermeasure activities. Reporting to the Engineering Manager at the Jackson TN location, the person in this role will support the
Casting Engineering department's objective to provide the manufacturing site
(Bodine Aluminum)
with the best equipment, tooling and process at the lowest cost to meet their production objectives
. An engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment would be a necessary ingredient for success in this role. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Manage Projects
Existing Vehicle Powertrain:
includes pre-production preparation of company casting products such as aluminum cylinder blocks, HYBRID transmission cases and housings BEV Development: planning and pre-production preparation for BEV STEP 3 e-Axle case
nd
housing and suspension member (SOP~2027) Project scope can span 12-24mo and includes
planning / budget development, equipment / die procurement, equipment installation, and casting trials leading to SOP. Project budgets typically range from
$5~$45M Manage Processes
Study company based processes and develop unique N "Operation Drawings" that support NA processes. Other processes that may require support; shikumi development, hoshin (goals) objectives Resolve Problems
Build and manage problem list ( "Punchlist") that develop on a regular (daily) basis during the course of a project. Learn and apply Company Business Practice method of problem solving. Lead / Manage Team Members
Lead a project group during the pre-production phase of a project. This includes scheduling meetings, leading equipment installation contractors, reviewing materials and gaining consensus. REQUIREMENTS: WHAT YOU BRING
BS (or above) in Engineering (or equivalent related engineering experience) -
Mechanical Eng, Metallurgical Eng, Electrical 3+ years of Production Preparation and/or Manufacturing Experience 1+ years of major model change experience (equipment, fixtures, tooling, transfers) & impact to part quality / manufacturability 1+ years of experience as project leader with resp. for a working group including job responsibility coordination and overall project milestone management WHAT YOU MAY BRING
3+ years of Casting or Metals related manufacturing
engineering experience 1+ years High Pressure Die Casting Experience 1+ years direct working experience with NC machining 1+ year working knowledge with Fanuc Robot i
ncluding system integration and troubleshooting 1+ year working knowledge with Toyopuc PLC
including system integration and troubleshooting 1+ years working knowledge with 2D / 3D CAD systems
for equip layout and
part/die modeling
applications Proficient with
AutoCAD, Creo or other 2D/3D
programs Proficient with programming / troubleshooting industrial PLC platforms Experienced with preparing documentation, presenting / gaining approval for capital projects and cost justification proposals. Successful completion of JKK and TBP Experience leading Projects with budgets exceeding $5M 1+ project cycles from Planning to SOP.
Company's Powertrain Casting Engineering Department is looking for a
passionate and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to establish capital budget for major powertrain projects, set equipment & die specs, follow ordered items through delivery, set process parameters, lead adjustment & quality confirmation trials, lead product defect countermeasure activities. Reporting to the Engineering Manager at the Jackson TN location, the person in this role will support the
Casting Engineering department's objective to provide the manufacturing site
(Bodine Aluminum)
with the best equipment, tooling and process at the lowest cost to meet their production objectives
. An engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment would be a necessary ingredient for success in this role. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Manage Projects
Existing Vehicle Powertrain:
includes pre-production preparation of company casting products such as aluminum cylinder blocks, HYBRID transmission cases and housings BEV Development: planning and pre-production preparation for BEV STEP 3 e-Axle case
nd
housing and suspension member (SOP~2027) Project scope can span 12-24mo and includes
planning / budget development, equipment / die procurement, equipment installation, and casting trials leading to SOP. Project budgets typically range from
$5~$45M Manage Processes
Study company based processes and develop unique N "Operation Drawings" that support NA processes. Other processes that may require support; shikumi development, hoshin (goals) objectives Resolve Problems
Build and manage problem list ( "Punchlist") that develop on a regular (daily) basis during the course of a project. Learn and apply Company Business Practice method of problem solving. Lead / Manage Team Members
Lead a project group during the pre-production phase of a project. This includes scheduling meetings, leading equipment installation contractors, reviewing materials and gaining consensus. REQUIREMENTS: WHAT YOU BRING
BS (or above) in Engineering (or equivalent related engineering experience) -
Mechanical Eng, Metallurgical Eng, Electrical 3+ years of Production Preparation and/or Manufacturing Experience 1+ years of major model change experience (equipment, fixtures, tooling, transfers) & impact to part quality / manufacturability 1+ years of experience as project leader with resp. for a working group including job responsibility coordination and overall project milestone management WHAT YOU MAY BRING
3+ years of Casting or Metals related manufacturing
engineering experience 1+ years High Pressure Die Casting Experience 1+ years direct working experience with NC machining 1+ year working knowledge with Fanuc Robot i
ncluding system integration and troubleshooting 1+ year working knowledge with Toyopuc PLC
including system integration and troubleshooting 1+ years working knowledge with 2D / 3D CAD systems
for equip layout and
part/die modeling
applications Proficient with
AutoCAD, Creo or other 2D/3D
programs Proficient with programming / troubleshooting industrial PLC platforms Experienced with preparing documentation, presenting / gaining approval for capital projects and cost justification proposals. Successful completion of JKK and TBP Experience leading Projects with budgets exceeding $5M 1+ project cycles from Planning to SOP.