Prototype Engineer - Dundee, United States - Axis Engineering

Description

Job Description

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)

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, as a Prototype Engineer you'll get to:

•Support the Company's mission, vision, values, and goals in performance of daily activities.

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

•Provide expert analysis and engineering acumen for the design and development of all prototype project builds.

•Applie knowledge of engineering principles to guide development of prototypes with production tooling, fixtures, and designs.

•Manage and coordinate all GPIRS orders and prototype builds.

•Recommends adjustments to development and designs in support of all prototype builds. Supports all prototype builds at the plant to ensure parts are built with proper pedigree, quality, and quantity and packaged to proper customer requirements.

•Lead and manage prototype build source, maintain prototype timing, ensure quality aspects are checked, validated, and documented, ensure proper part tagging, containerization and ship to locations have been validated.

•Measures quality, product conformity with plans and manufacturability of model.

•Coordinate parts for PCF build requirements, ensure parts meet proper Blue and Scribe requirements and that parts are packaged, identified, and shipped per customer requirements.

•Collaborates with purchasing and vendors in cross-functional projects to ensure completion.

•Manage budget, project schedule, milestones, and deliverables.

This full-time role is a part of our Prototype Department and reports to the Prototype Manager

Required Skills & Abilities:

•Experience with model shops, tooling design and fixture creation.

•Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.

•Ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences.

•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

•Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.

•Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to work with the following tools or machinery.

• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Scales
• Crane
• Hilo

Education and/or Experience:

•Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.

•Minimum of three (3) or more years of experience.

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 location in Dundee, MI offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

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.