Jobs at Dauch

Maintains and troubleshoots plant IT infrastructure, including servers, devices, networks, storage, user access, and production systems such as Plex and Ignition. Provides first- and second-level support, manages incidents, deploys hardware and software, coordinates with service providers and corporate IT, supports manufacturing operations, and ensures compliance with company IT and security standards.

Leads industrial engineering and operational strategy across manufacturing operations. Drives productivity, continuous improvement, workforce optimization, capacity planning, cost reduction, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0, and operational transformation initiatives. Partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and plant leadership on strategic projects, footprint assessments, investment evaluations, KPI management, and performance optimization. Builds and mentors Industrial Engineering and Operations Excellence teams.

Develops and improves gear manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and automation for machining and finishing operations. Leads process development, equipment selection, cost reduction, throughput improvements, root-cause investigations, quality documentation, engineering changes, PPAP, and new product launches. Collaborates with design, production, suppliers, customers, and global manufacturing facilities to resolve issues and ensure manufacturing readiness.

Leads business analysis for CRM and marketing automation initiatives, including requirements gathering, process design, stakeholder workshops, platform evaluations, KPI development, data analysis, integrations, testing, deployment planning, and digital transformation across sales, marketing, and customer functions.

Designs, tests, installs, maintains, and troubleshoots manufacturing control systems and equipment. Evaluates control technologies, prepares electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings, ensures safety compliance, supports data collection and process improvements, maintains project documentation, coordinates suppliers, and assists manufacturing and IT teams.

Provides engineering support for manufacturing operations, production, testing, maintenance, equipment selection, installation, and process integrity. Leads technical design, equipment testing, process improvements, defect elimination, cost reduction, and production readiness initiatives. Supports new product launches, APQP activities, operator training, equipment documentation, and resolution of complex assembly-line and manufacturing-process issues, preferably in automotive manufacturing environments.

Leads global category strategy and strategic sourcing for automotive manufacturing. Responsibilities include supplier selection, RFQs, bid evaluation, cost analysis, negotiations, contracting, supplier performance management, cost reduction, VAVE, procurement budgeting, risk mitigation, and cross-functional sourcing reviews. The role owns category strategy, develops long-term supplier agreements, and ensures quality, capacity, delivery, and cost objectives across worldwide manufacturing operations.

Manage Mexico import and export trade compliance processes, including Annex 24/30 reporting, IMMEX inventory controls, VAT Certification balances, customs reconciliations, BOM and catalog accuracy, monthly backflushes, and regulatory notifications. The role trains associates, audits customs data, identifies process automation and cost-saving opportunities, maintains compliant records, and supports strategic business planning across Mexican manufacturing plants.

Optimizes cloud financial management across AWS, Azure, and OCI by analyzing spending, forecasting budgets, developing chargeback and showback models, identifying savings opportunities, and producing dashboards. The role supports cloud service requests, governance, tagging, cost allocation, business cases, and TCO analysis while partnering with Finance, Engineering, Infrastructure, Application, Security, and vendor teams. It also automates reporting and improves FinOps maturity through process optimization and operational documentation.

Designs and optimizes manufacturing processes, conducts capability studies and root cause analysis, implements continuous improvements, develops process documentation, supports equipment selection, monitors KPIs, ensures safety and quality compliance, trains production staff, and contributes to new product introduction activities.

Manage Mexican import and export trade compliance programs, including Annex 24/30 databases, customs reconciliations, inventory controls, audits, regulatory reporting, and process automation. Maintain database and BOM integrity, classify parts using HTS, support IMMEX, PROSEC, OEA, and VAT Certification programs, train associates, identify cost savings, and advise on strategic initiatives. The role also leads special compliance projects and requires collaboration with government authorities and internal teams.

Manage and optimize forge tooling across multiple plants, supporting continuous improvement, scrap and cost reduction, tooling documentation, inventory, reconditioning, and manufacturing operations. Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, suppliers, and plant tool rooms. Troubleshoot machining issues, estimate tooling costs, evaluate new technologies, maintain tooling records and layouts, and mentor tooling and manufacturing engineers. The role requires forge tool room or tool manufacturing experience, detailed forge process knowledge, and travel availability.

Support development, coordination, and administration of training and certification programs at the El Carmen manufacturing facility. Duties include creating/updating training materials, scheduling sessions, maintaining records, administering assessments, supporting onboarding, collaborating with SMEs, and performing related administrative tasks.

Provides technical engineering support in a CNC manufacturing environment. Maintains CNC and robot programs, adjusts teach points, supports automated lathes, troubleshoots assembly processes, maintains cycle times, assists with repairs and preventive maintenance, trains operations personnel, supports new job start-ups, produces trial parts, and implements process improvements.

Manages plant financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, accounting records, cost analysis, inventory accounting, tax and treasury activities, audit relationships, statutory reporting, and internal controls. Oversees local accounting personnel and provides financial reporting and recommendations to plant leadership and corporate controllers. Supports manufacturing cost accuracy, profit improvement, capital planning, and compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Leads the design, programming, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial control and automation systems. Responsibilities include PLC, HMI/SCADA, robotics, vision, networking, electrical design, motion control, equipment procurement, documentation, safety compliance, downtime analysis, and mentoring engineers and technicians within a manufacturing environment.

Leads commercial finance analysis supporting Global Procurement, including forecasting, budgeting, material cost management, sourcing strategy, supplier risk analysis, commodity pricing, compliance, and executive reporting. Manages and develops analysts, oversees total landed cost and pricing data models, supports procurement controls, tracks synergies, develops PPV/VAVE reporting, and drives process improvements across global operating units.

Develops and implements manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and automation to improve throughput and efficiency. Evaluates equipment and vendors, prepares cost projections, oversees installations, designs equipment modifications, maintains process integrity, trains operators, and resolves manufacturability and production-readiness issues. The role also supports lean manufacturing, control charting, process capability analysis, and adoption of robotics and new production technologies.

Supports procurement finance through budgeting, forecasting, supplier financial risk analysis, sourcing evaluations, direct-material performance reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley testing, price updates, tariff reporting, and process automation. The role partners with manufacturing and procurement teams to improve financial controls, assess sourcing options, monitor supplier conditions, and identify opportunities to automate manual processes.

Audits supplier tooling quotes, cost breakdowns, purchase orders, and documentation for procurement and customer compliance. Manages tooling data collection, validation, asset tracking, billing support, funding recovery, and audit readiness. Coordinates customer tooling audits and supplier site visits, supports business cases, and trains buyers and suppliers on tooling processes. Requires collaboration with suppliers, customers, sales, procurement, finance, and manufacturing teams.