WE ARE AUTOKINITON
DRIVING SUCCESS FOR THE WORLD'S TOP AUTO MANUFACTURERS.
At AUTOKINITON, we are more than just an automotive supplier — we are the backbone of vehicle performance and safety. Specializing in high-strength structural components and precision stamping assemblies, the world’s leading automakers trust our parts.
Our dedicated teams proudly deliver quality parts and assemblies that contribute to vehicle durability and safety. With decades of experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and a forward-thinking approach, we play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility.
CAREERS WITH AUTOKINITON
Building the Future—Together.
Autokiniton is a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, known for our operational excellence and culture of continuous improvement.
Our core value, “We, not I,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress.
Join a high-performance team committed to shaping the future of mobility—with opportunity, purpose, and growth at every turn.
AXIS ENGINEERING- Maintenance Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the Company’s mission, vision, values, and goals in the performance of daily activities.
- Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports, including mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when situations dictate.
- Provide direction and leadership consistent with the company and department business plan goals.
- Responsible for leading all maintenance activities.
- Direct and drive the utilization of problem-solving methods for related corporate and customer issues.
- Provide an active leadership role in meeting / exceeding customer expectations in all related areas.
- Utilize teamwork to develop company and department synergy.
- Ensures that all utility systems are fully operational and inspected in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules.
- Implement a method to improve productivity capabilities and solve operational problems.
- Maintains preventive maintenance program, HVAC, and facility infrastructure.
- Support plant goals of cost, quality, service, safety, and raw material waste.
- Implement cost savings, renovations, and safety projects for the plant.
- Prepares cost estimates for building renovations or space allocations and inspects completed work for conformance to specifications.
- Administer preventive maintenance programs, emergency repair of production equipment, and support facilities and production equipment changeover.
- Assure all direct reports are aware of their Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) responsibilities and hold all direct reports accountable.
- Guides design, implementation, and verification of installations, repairs, and construction.
- Develop change management proposals, draft plans, and oversee project activities.
- Direct maintenance and engineering department process improvements and corrective actions.
- Providing leadership is essential to maintaining safety as a fundamental priority in department-based activities.
- Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary training, tools, and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide key input into the development of the corporate and department strategic business plan and identify and track key metrics to support corporate and department business plan goals.
- Develop and drive the development of departmental strategic goals and identify and track key measurable indicators to support the department's goals.
- Track, monitor, and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.
- Assist, as required, with corporate and department activities to achieve customer cost reduction goals.
- Interface with customers and suppliers as appropriate.
- Oversee department-manning levels to assure compliance and improvements to the budget.
- Responsible for overall coordination and communication of engineering goals.
- Ensure accountability and discipline within the engineering department.
- Responsible for following all internal and OSHA-required procedures in performing daily activities and holding direct reports accountable for enforcement.
- Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, and to verify individual usage of personal protective equipment by the entire work team.
- Adherence to all company policies & procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Associate Handbook, Level II Procedures, etc.).
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in Engineering or engineering cross-discipline. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience as a Maintenance Manager, preferably in a plant utilities environment or equivalent experience, and two (2) years of management experience.
- Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in an automotive/metals/assembly environment, and two (2) years of management experience.
- Possess knowledge of plant department functions and corresponding roles and interact to facilitate overall plant synergy.
- Detailed knowledge of electrical, HVAC, pipe fitting, machine repair, and construction methods.
- Knowledge of automotive equipment, preventive and predictive maintenance processes.
- Skilled trades certification desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts
- Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills
- Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.
- Excellent procedure development and writing skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and communication skills.
- Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.
- Ability to mentor the team in effective problem-solving.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to mentor and teach the team in effective problem-solving methods.
- Knowledge of standard quality practices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Duties include but are not limited to standing, walking, bending, lifting, lift, talking, and hearing, with an ability to travel. When visiting plant site locations, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, or hazardous materials.
WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE:
Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and up to 15 paid holidays annually, thanks to our generous holiday and holiday bridge schedule. We also provide a tool allowance for our Skilled Trades Associates.
Relocation Assistance: Our company offers comprehensive relocation assistance, including coverage for temporary housing and travel costs for our Skilled Trades and Salaried positions.
Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.
AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
