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.
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Axis Engineering is dedicated to designing and developing assembly solutions, metal forming and inspection fixtures.To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:
- Assists in planning and developing Axis plant operations policies and goals; implements goals through subordinate managerial, supervisory, and administrative personnel.
- Coordinates activities of plant to effect operational efficiency and economy.
- Directs and coordinates promotion of products manufactured at location, or services performed, to develop new markets, increase share of market and obtain competitive position in industry.
- Analyzes department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made and allocates operating budget.
- Confers with managerial, supervisory, and administrative personnel at plant, and reviews production activity, operating and sales reports to determine necessary changes in programs or operations.
- Directs preparation of directives to Department Managers outlining policy, program, or operations changes to be implemented.
- Leads and facilitates meetings with site managers, supervisors, administrative personnel, and production employees.
- Monitors activities of materials, engineering, maintenance, human resources, and manufacturing to maximize scheduling and real-time utilization of resources.
- Interfaces with management to ensure smooth coordination of production scheduling and maximization of production schedule adherence; provides input on local conditions, identifies needs, and receives directions on real-time increases or reductions in staff.
- Enacts contingency plans as needed; directs, and as necessary, expedites activities during systems problems, disasters, etc.; identifies potential problems, troubleshoots, expedites issues to management, and participates in post-mortem analysis of problems providing input for future process improvements.
- Reviews ongoing performance results compared to targeted results. Takes corrective measures with authorization, expedites as needed.
- Participates in daily, weekly, monthly, and annual planning process as appropriate.
- Keeps immediate superior informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action that may be taken.
- Coordinates production activities with materials, purchasing, maintenance, tooling, engineering, quality, and Human Resource Departments to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
- Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, tooling, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
- Consults with engineering, tooling, and maintenance personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment to improve production and quality of products.
- Role reports to the Director of Assembly.
Required experience:
- Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two (2) years of management experience in manufacturing environment, automotive industry preferred.
- Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
- Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with MS Office and other business systems.
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 Axis Engineering facility in Britton, MI, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.
Community features:
- Close to Downtown Dundee, MI and Tecumseh, MI
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.
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