at thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Co., LLC in Danville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Company
thyssenkrupp integrated its Forging & Machining and Undercarriage businesses to start the new business unit Forged Technologies. With roughly 7,000 employees at 18 production sites in seven different countries, thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies has sales of over one billion euros and operates over 50 forging press lines and more than 150 machining and assembly lines in seven countries. The product portfolio includes undercarriage systems for heavy machinery as well as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, chassis products, transmission systems and rotor shafts for the automotive industry.
Your responsibilities
Are you ready to Ignite the Fires of Innovation as a Forging Engineering Manager? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a relentless passion for forging excellence, and have the vision to steer our engineering team towards unparalleled achievements, then this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Join us on this transformative journey, where your expertise will forge a path towards extraordinary success!
The Forge Engineering Manager reports to the Head of Forging and is responsible for overseeing all Forging Engineering functions including Process, Design, Tooling, and Product Engineering
Develop forge tooling designs for new parts and improve forge tooling designs for existing parts
Communicate and collaborate with customer on full life cycle of parts from conception to testing to serial production
Walk plant floors to observe processes and monitor product from start to finish
Improve the operational performance by identifying quality and customer needs and assisting the staff in identifying and diagnosing customer, process and quality problems
Provide Process Engineering Change notices for internal and external customer design changes
Plan, assign, and distribute work
Establish priorities
Instruct and train in methods and procedures
Your profile
Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Related Field
3-5 years of experience in manufacturing required with at least 1-2 years prior management experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of thermal dynamics and forging processes
Ability to identify areas for process improvement, and implement strategies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and quality, to drive process enhancements and resolve technical challenges
Knowledge of up-to-date industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in forging with proven track record of incorporating into the manufacturing process
Ability to ensure the feasibility and manufacturability of new products, considering cost, quality, and efficiency aspects
Ability to lead the process qualification and validation activities for new products, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards
Ability to Utilize a host of CAD and office software such as Pro-E, AutoCAD, Vero CAD, Anvil, and Forge3
Excellent written and oral language ability
Strong mathematical ability, especially in trigonometry
Your Benefits With Us
We offer an outstanding Benefits Package that includes:
Company Tuition Reimbursement Package
401K Match
120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period
Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options ranging from $4.62 to $57.62 a week. We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums.
Dental plans ranging from $0.48 to $4.15 a week
Vision Plans ranging from $0.35 to $3.69 a week
Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability
11 paid Holidays
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Contact
For additional information on our company culture, company benefits, or to potentially get scheduled for an interview, pleasetext CRANKSHAFT to 25000
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thyssenkrupp Materials NA Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us directly.
