We are AUTOKINITON
AUTOKINITON delivers 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.
To help us drive excellence, you'll get to:
- Lead product development activities from concept through production launch.
- Design and release automotive components/systems in compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal specifications.
- Create and maintain 2D drawings, 3D models, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks).
- Perform engineering analysis and support validation testing (DFMEA, DVP&R, etc.).
- Interface with customers and suppliers to address technical requirements and resolve issues.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for design-related concerns.
- Support APQP and PPAP processes for product launches.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
This full-time salary-exempt role is a part of our Corporate Program Management team and reports to the Director, Program Management, Ford.
Required experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience, Master's Degree preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) or more years of product engineering experience in automotive industry.
- Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes such as stamping, casting, molding, machining, and assembly.
- Familiarity with automotive product development lifecycle and quality systems (APQP, PPAP, FMEA).
- Familiarity with OEM engineering release systems and customer-specific requirements (Ford, GM, Stellantis, etc.).
- Proficient in troubleshooting and correcting workflow problems.
- Knowledge of standard quality practices.
- Computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- CAD experience (UG, Catia, AutoCad Desktop etc).
- Ability to visualize and comprehend all aspects of a manufacturing equipment and tooling, understand the relationships of factors affecting a given situation, be attentive to detail, and continually seek to improve work processes.
- Knowledge of automated processes including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems and how they interact with each other.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment
- Working knowledge of continuous improvement, project management, facility engineering, process engineering, product engineering, equipment technology/capabilities, plant capacity and general problem solving
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 corporate facility in New Boston, MI, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.
Community features:
Close to Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
Willow Metro Park