Engineer, Assembly Maintenance

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing•Huntsville, AL

10d•$120,032 - $153,651•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the planning, installation, and launch of new model assembly processes in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This role provides technical support for equipment integration, engineering changes while collaborating with cross-functional teams and global partners to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient operations.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD or other design-related software (i.e. Solid Works, CATIA)
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency with or analyzing technical drawings or specifications or part drawings and manuals / instructions
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

3 years of demonstrated project management work experience
Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering, Industrial Technology, another technical field
Experience working with vendors and coordinating schedules
Experience in automotive manufacturing, assembly production engineering, or launch engineering in a SEIBI role
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in automated manufacturing environments.
Experience with equipment startup, conveyor systems, robotics, fastening systems, or assembly tooling

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute equipment vendor buyoffs to validate safety, quality, cycle time, ergonomic, and functional requirements in accordance with company manufacturing standards.
Support equipment debugging, troubleshooting, and process stabilization activities during launch phases to achieve production targets related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Develop and implement effective countermeasures for equipment, process, and production issues through root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
Support controls and automation activities including PLC troubleshooting, robot integration, torque systems, vision systems, poka-yoke devices, and automated material handling equipment.
Review equipment specifications, layouts, and technical documentation to ensure alignment with manufacturing requirements and production objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Suppliers, and external partners to ensure successful equipment integration and launch execution.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, production readiness requirements, and operational excellence principles throughout project execution.
Establish strong team member relations at all levels and support coaching, mentoring, teamwork, and inclusion initiatives.
Collaborate with international team members from Mazda, Toyota, and other customers.
Running daily reports for KPI management of Quality & Productivity to help improve cost.
Update timing and status of Engineering changes within Mazda unique and MTM specific databases and systems
Supporting Engineering team with the creation of Standard operating procedures for process related equipment, tooling, etc. and submit them into the document control system
Research and procure materials required for production processes as directed by engineering team to support Process change for new model introduction or process improvement activities
Develop and maintain a database of spare parts and drawings for unique jigs, fixtures, tooling, etc.
Setup and maintain a database of parts using SAP
Create or reverse engineer unique parts use CAD or other 3D software as required for production
Support with installation and initial setup of tools, pick lights and other production process needs
Ability to work rotating shifts
Ability to work outside of typical business hours and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)