Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CIS/HWA Architecture Team

Position: Senior Manufacturing Engineer  

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry.  Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for our global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you! 

About the Role:

Nexteer is looking for a qualified candidate to join our team as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer and play a key role in advancing automotive steering technologies. This position focuses on Columns, Intermediate Shafts (I-Shafts), Column Intermediate Shafts (CIS), and Hand Wheel Actuators (HWA). We are looking for an experienced engineer with strong technical expertise and proven problem-solving skills to drive process improvements and support new product launches.

Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible to:

• Lead engineering projects for Manual & Power Columns, I-Shaft, and Hand Wheel Actuator manufacturing processes.
• Develop and optimize production methods to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Implement root cause analysis and corrective actions for process issues.
• Support new product launches and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing with a focus on Columns, CIS, I-Shaft, and knowledge of Hand Wheel Actuators.
• Strong knowledge of machining, assembly, and material processes.
• Proven experience with problem-solving tools: Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher)
• Additional Lean/Continuous Improvement certifications preferred
• Experience with automation and robotics manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of GD&T and automotive quality standards (IATF 16949) preferred
• Proficiency in CAD and manufacturing simulation tools preferred

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

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About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leader in advanced steering and motion control systems, enabling intuitive, safe, and comfortable mobility for drivers around the world. Our innovative product portfolio includes Electric Power Steering (EPS), Steer-by-Wire™, Driveline, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies that support electrification, software-defined vehicles, and autonomous driving.

With approximately 13,000 employees and operations in more than 20 manufacturing plants and multiple technical centers globally, Nexteer partners with nearly every major global and regional automotive manufacturer.

Employment Agencies 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Nexteer Automotive or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed Nexteer Automotive Agency Agreement on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered Nexteer Automotive property and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired. 

Please note, agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by a member of Nexteer’s Human Resources team.  No other Nexteer employee is authorized to bind Nexteer to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an agency.