Engineer Associate - Production Technology

Schaeffler•Wooster, OH

About The Position

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology Engineering, or related field.
Experience in development, implementation and optimization of manufacturing technology.
Hands-on experience in a related mechanical role.
3 years of experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Realize development, implementation and optimization of manufacturing technology for production of new and existing Schaeffler products.
Initiate, drive, and coordinate the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing technologies for new and existing products by using statistical measures in terms of quality, efficiency, sustainability, and robustness.
Conduct process investigation to fine-tune equipment and process set-up considering product, material, tooling, and location.
Review new technology launches regarding product design/material feasibility, impact on cycle time, tool definition, and quality.
Support production to identify and solve production issues sustainably and initiate and conduct troubleshooting based on production data using statistical and digital measures.
Create required manufacturing process documentation including equipment/technology release documents and set-up instructions.
Apply commonly defined process and equipment standards and consider international and regionally defined manufacturing technology-related norms.
Develop and negotiate equipment and tool specifications with potential suppliers from the standard supplier portfolio including timing and investment, and specify validation requirements and validate production equipment, manufacturing technologies, and related tools.
Cooperate closely with Schaeffler Operations manufacturing technology networks, division, business division, and business unit manufacturing technology groups, and within the region while maintaining close collaboration with other central functions like Purchasing, IT, Maintenance, and Quality.