Job Flexibility
Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

We run together. Were stronger together. You belong here.
At Meritor, we live by the Meritor Code our shared commitment to be our best. Each one of us contributes to our culture rooted in driving innovation and championing inclusion for all. Our success has always been centered on collaboration, bringing together diverse talent and ideas to drive innovation and promote continuous learning. We empower our team members to do whats right for our customers and each other every day, championing flexible and sustainable teamwork where everyone feels valued and can make an impact.

The Forging Engineer will work with Engineers and department personnel to learn Gear & Spindle manufacturing and support processes and perform associated / assigned duties. May utilize methods involved in manufacturing to perform engineering, die design and improvements, maintenance, set-up, production, clerical or other duties for the Morristown, TN facility.

Job Responsibilities:
Provides engineering support for hot forging shop floor support and recommendations to improve forging tooling, processes and safety.
Provides engineering support to find root cause and implement actions to resolve customer complaints
Develops continuous improvement ideas to increase tool life, operator safety and reduce manufacturing cost
Supports designs of forging dies and part progressions using CATIA, Pro E or company provided 3D CAD program to meet customer specifications and expectations.
Using CAD software, develop in house process prints from start to finished part according to standard practices.
Works closely with line personnel to ensure newly developed parts and tooling are correctly installed and functioning properly.
Develop cost analysis and/or or proposals for implementation of new processes or improvements to existing processes.
Provides manufacturability recommendations for new parts.
Creates work and/or gauging instructions designed to verify processing quality and prevent non- conformities from being passed on to next operations.
Prepares TS16949 engineering documents, procedures and work instructions as needed.
Develops/Optimizes process flow to increase efficiency of operation.
Prepares reports concerning departmental activities as required.
Participates in meetings, seminars, and training sessions as needed to learn processes and developments in the manufacturing of Meritor products.
May meet with outside vendors and/or represent Meritor to internal and external customers / companies.
May operate machine tools / produce product.
Performs other assignments as instructed by Department Management
Assist in Lean Manufacturing implementation and apply techniques such as Value Stream Maps, PIE events, Visual Management, Standard Work, Lost Time Analysis, AVIS, Standard Work Instruction, etc.
Justify, prepare and manage capital projects and assists with capital budgeting.
Evaluates manufacturing plants layout, flow of material, best practices, potential design changes, specifications, and drawing releases. Coordinate directly with plants and vendors concerning plant or product change and quality concerns.
Works overtime as needed.

Required:
Bachelors of Science, 4-year degree in Engineering is required or equivalent years experience.
Experience in tooling design
Experience looking at customer print requirements and translating them into workable progressions and die designs
Advance blueprint reading
Experience in MS Windows Applications will be preferred
Experience with 3D design software I.E. Pro-E, Catia, Solid Works

Preferred:
Experience trouble shooting hot forging manufacturing issues on the shop floor
Knowledge of forging die materials, heat treatment and lubrication to improve die life
Knowledge of forging die materials, heat treatment and lubrication to improve die life
Experience working with induction heater, graphite lubrication, temperature, and tool setting on forging quality
Knowledge of forging presses and auxiliary equipment
Hot, Warm or Cold forging experience, designing forging dies and part progressions to make parts per customer prints.

Bonus Potential:
This position is eligible for Meritors Incentive Compensation Plan, which offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:
Meritor provides a comprehensive total rewards benefit program. Options include medical, dental, vision, Health savings account, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more.

Diversity Statement:
At Meritor, all are welcome. Our focus is on creating a people-focused culture that enables each one of us to perform at our best. Celebrating the uniqueness of our individual team members helps us build diverse teams where we all can thrive. At Meritor, we run together. You belong here.

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