Manufacturing Engineer (TN)

US Tsubaki Automotive • Portland, TN

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The manufacturing engineer position develops and recommends cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with safety, product specifications and quality standards; recommends improvements to production processes, methods, and controls; helps to coordinate manufacturing launches for new or revised products. Helps to troubleshoot equipment and determine the root cause of the equipment failure as needed throughout the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering.
• 3 – 5 years of hands-on experience.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Knowledge of statics, dynamics, and mechanical principals
• Knowledge of electrical principles, circuitry, and controls
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC ladder logic
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team in a fast paced, time sensitive, and deadline-oriented environment.
• Transparent, results oriented, and accountable with strong customer focus
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and/or projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics
• CAD experience required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience in an automotive business preferred
• Solidworks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Document work standards, control plans, PFMEA, PFD, machine instructions, and specifications.
• Provide training to team members of process and equipment skills.
• Assist team members with troubleshooting of equipment and processes.
• Monitors process conditions of manufacturing equipment.
• Lead investigations into process abnormalities to determine root cause and suggest countermeasures.
• Ensure processes comply with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, OSHA, EHS, and any other related government regulations, as well as, seeking continuous improvement in these areas.
• Support capacity analysis and ROI on current and future year plans.
• Supervises/conducts installation of new equipment and processes in support of new product launches and process improvements.
• Determine budget costs and manage projects within the budget.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive preventative maintenance plan for equipment.
• Understands, directs, and takes a leadership role in C.I., Lean Manufacturing, and other improvement initiatives as designated by supervisor.
• Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tooling, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Other tasks/functions as assigned.

Benefits

• health benefits effective on date of hire
• dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire
• Paid Time Off ("PTO")
• 10 paid holidays
• generous 401(k) match
• profit sharing
• annual bonus potential
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• commuter benefits
• education reimbursement
• home and auto insurance discounts
• pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level