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Precision Machining Process & Quality Engineer (APQP/PPAP) NN, Inc

• USA•2.

5 Kentwood, MI Job Details $80,000

• $120,000 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Content creation for technical audiences Technical documentation GD&T Parts drawings Cost estimate preparation Full Job Description Picture your first hour on the production floor: you walk the line, observe a new part coming off a CNC lathe, and spot an opportunity to reduce cycle time without sacrificing capability.

You sync with product engineering, adjust the process routing, update the work instructions, and coach an operator on SPC trends. By lunch, you've aligned the APQP launch team using the Project Launch Guide and the Autocam Production System (APS). By day's end, you've validated tooling changes, captured cost impacts, and ensured the update flows through our QMS and EMS. About Autocam/NN Inc. Autocam/NN Inc. builds high‑performance precision components. We pair inventive thinking with advanced machining to push what's possible—and we do it with a talented, empowered team. How You'll Make an Impact Develop and standardize procedures and documentation with product teams to achieve consistent, high-quality, and cost‑effective manufacturing. Provide technical input for capital equipment planning and support implementation on the floor. Design and optimize manufacturing processes and tooling for current production and upcoming product launches. Lead APQP teams and drive continuous improvement using the Project Launch Guide and APS. Create and maintain precise process documentation, work instructions, and cost standards. Accurately quote new parts and refresh existing customer quotations. Train operators on machine operation, SPC methods, document interpretation, and process optimization. Interpret prints and apply GD&T to ensure capability and compliance. Maintain adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS). What You'll Bring BS in Engineering or equivalent technical training with 2+ years of experience. Strong problem-solving capability and a continuous improvement mindset. Proficiency with technical documentation, cost estimating, and manufacturing software systems. Ability to interpret complex technical documents and communicate clearly across all levels. Hands-on experience with APQP, GD&T, and lean manufacturing principles. Core Proficiencies GD&T Bachelor's Degree Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Continuous Improvement Statistical process control (SPC) Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Process Engineering Experience in a Manufacturing Environment PPAP Process Experience Root Cause Analysis Machines & Technologies You'll Use CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas) CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen, Tornos) CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Index, Miyano)