Manufacturing Engineer Job at Kaygen, Inc. in Jackson

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. Responsibilities Manage Projects: Existing Vehicle Powertrain, including pre-production preparation of client casting products such as aluminum cylinder blocks, HYBRID transmission cases and housings. Manage Processes. 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 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 responsibility for a working group including job responsibility coordination and overall project milestone management. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Manufacturing and Engineering Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr