Gear Machining & Launch Specialist – Powertrain in Sterling Heights, Michigan at MARTIN Technologies

About MARTIN Technologies
With more than 30 years in the automotive industry, MARTIN Technologies supports OEMs and specialized automotive programs through vehicle and powertrain engineering, calibration, testing, manufacturing support, and skilled technical services. Our manufacturing capabilities include component design and assembly, vehicle assembly, vehicle upfitting, and custom vehicle and build out of all systems.
The Opportunity
Join MARTIN Technologies and our many successful employees embracing new, fun and exciting career opportunities. Bring your gear machining expertise to a manufacturing launch at our automotive Partner’s manufacturing plant. You will work with plant teams, the headquarters launch team, and equipment suppliers to deliver reliable processes that meet safety, quality, and production targets.
What You’ll Do

• Support gear machining equipment launches, process validation, and production ramp-up.
• Establish capable machining processes and tooling.
• Complete PPAP documentation, process sheets, and work instructions.
• Use statistical process control (SPC) to reduce variation and improve quality.
• Resolve production constraints and supplier process issues through root cause analysis.
• Lead Lean improvements in throughput, productivity, and process consistency.
• Conduct process audits and support safety, ergonomics, and ISO 14001 compliance.

What You’ll Bring
Required

• Five or more years of related experience.
• Trusted, dependable, passionate and thrives in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of gear machining, SPC, PPAP, and Lean manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Availability for onsite work, the morning shift, and required overtime.

Preferred

• Hypoid bevel gear experience, including milling, hobbing, grinding, heat treatment, shot peening, hard turning, and lapping.
• Experience with QDAS, Minitab, Klingelnberg P40, or Gleason Nano equipment.
• Knowledge of FMEA, DOE, 8D, 5-Why, Six Sigma, and Lean tools.

Before You Apply
Detroit metro applicants only. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. This includes F-1 OPT/STEM OPT applicants who would require future sponsorship. Only candidates selected for next steps will be contacted.
Apply Today
Email your resume to jobs@haroldmartin.com
Subject: Gear Machining & Launch Specialist