Project Engineer (Job Code PEWEB)

Support production with continuous improvement efforts (Kaizen), capital project management, and cost reduction activities. Develop CNC programs for Okuma, Mazatrol, and Fanuc controls in support of turning, milling, drilling and grinding processes. Implement bottleneck cycle time reduction in manufacturing cells. Work with tooling vendors to develop new tools and improve defined manufacturing processes. Develop methods, tooling and techniques to reduce the time and effort involved in set up and operation of equipment. Implement design/process changes for optimized safety, quality, delivery and cost. Update and maintain equipment and tooling drawings for production equipment, including manufacturing cell layouts. Develop engineering solutions for repetitive equipment/process failures. Manage capital projects including equipment specification, coordination of equipment run offs, installation of equipment. Manage outside contractors involved in process improvement and equipment installation. Review, recommend and coordinate TPM, PM proactive maintenance and predictive maintenance programs to prevent equipment failures and maximize machine uptime. Lead Kaizen activities. Assist in identification of departmental training requirements and provide training for improvement of skill levels. Achieve financial objectives by assisting in the preparation of budget, scheduling, expenditures, managing project budgets and initiating corrective actions.

• Bachelor Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or foreign educational equivalent. Two years of experience in the position offered, or in a similar position, such as Process Manufacturing Engineer. Experience must include reducing cycle times, develop and launch new CV Joint components machined, and programming CNC lathes.

• Work location: Mebane, North Carolina

• This position is subject to the Employee Referral Program

Interested candidates should send resume and salary requirements with cover letter including reference code job number to (no phone calls please): F. Lee, GKN Driveline North America, Inc., 1067 Trollingwood-Hawfields Rd., Mebane, NC 27302

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. As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation.

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