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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location
Newton, NC
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Yesterday

About the role

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Job Description Summary

Dauch is seeking an experienced Manager Manufacturing Engineering to join our team in Newton, North Carolina. This fully onsite role is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes in a high-volume Tier 1 automotive environment. This individual will ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production while supporting new program launches, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. This person leads a team of manufacturing engineers and collaborates cross-functionally to achieve business and production goals.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Engineering leader with 8+ years of experience in Tier 1 automotive manufacturing, including proven success leading teams in high-volume, just-in-time environments. They bring deep expertise in process development, automation, and assembly or fabrication operations, along with a strong track record of driving continuous improvement, successful program launches, and operational excellence. Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification is preferred.

About the role

Leadership & Team Development

  • Leads, coaches, and develops a team of Manufacturing Engineers and technical staff.
  • Fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Provides technical guidance and support to production and engineering teams.

Process Development & Optimization

  • Designs, develops, and optimizes manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost.
  • Standardizes work methods, process parameters, and documentation.
  • Drives continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles.
  • Analyzes production data to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Program Launch & Engineering Support

  • Leads manufacturing engineering activities for new product launches and engineering changes.
  • Ensures APQP deliverables are met, including PFMEA, control plans, and process flow diagrams.
  • Collaborates with product engineering, quality, and operations to ensure successful launches.

Equipment & Automation

  • Specifies, procures, and implements manufacturing equipment, tooling, and automation systems.
  • Supports installation, validation, and commissioning of new equipment.
  • Drives innovation through automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies within assembly manufacturing processes.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensures compliance with IATF 16949, ISO standards, and customer requirements.
  • Supports internal and external audits and corrective action processes.
  • Partners with quality teams to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.

Operational Excellence

  • Monitors and improves key performance metrics (OEE, cycle time, throughput, and efficiency).
  • Supports cost reduction initiatives, including labor and material optimization.
  • Works closely with maintenance and operations to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering field.
  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering within the automotive industry, Tier 1 preferred.
  • Experience leading a team of Engineers.
  • Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and control plans.
  • Proficiency with CAD and manufacturing simulation tools.
  • Knowledge of automation, robotics, PLCs, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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From AAM Power's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 8, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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