Production Engineer - Die Cast

JTEKT North America•Morristown, TN

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide engineering services to assigned manufacturing areas. This position also helps Maintenance with machine troubleshooting; supports manufacturing with quality/productivity & cost improvements; assists with new capital project purchases; develops engineering reports; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Proven problem solving ability
Mechanical & electrical reasoning skills
Ability to analyze statistical data
Knowledge of TS 16949 requirements
Knowledge of PLC systems and nomenclature
High level math skill
Part drawing interpretation
Verbal and written communication skills
Computer skills – Excel, Microsoft Word, Auto CAD LT, Solidworks
Ability to work in a team environment
Good interpersonal skills
Work without close supervision
Safety oriented
Ergonomics knowledge
Physical agility to access equipment in pit and on ladders
Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed
Ability to work in plant environment
Ability to deal with stress
Ability to train others
Bachelor of Science in Engineering related discipline plus 5 years of experience in job related field.
Related experience shall include blueprint reading, troubleshooting, and integrating electrical hardware/software
Previous experience in high volume manufacturing environment
PLC troubleshooting experience

Nice To Haves

3D Modeling Experience
OMRON & TOYOPUC PLC programming (Optional).
Project management experience is desired

Responsibilities

Provides engineering services to assigned area of responsibility.
Investigation/Countermeasure of machine problems.
Work with Mfg./Maintenance on problems, downtime issues, and improvement projects.
Document setup procedures, technical instructions and PM instructions.
Troubleshoot machine problems, controls problems, and quality problems.
Understand, interpret, and modify: NC Programs, machine drawings, electrical drawings.
Performs programming for casting and related equipment.
Analyses process/equipment problems for long term solutions.
Continuously improves assigned area processes.
Performs process testing as assigned.
Participates in Kaizen teams.
Participates in Daily Operations Review activity.
Administer process changes in engineering documents.
Assesses spare part problems and make appropriate changes, as approved.
Grooms new equipment to meet production and quality requirements.
Performs equipment capability studies and P.F.M.E.A.
Assists with new capital purchases.
Makes engineering reports as required for process development or troubleshooting.
Performs housekeeping duties, as required.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
May travel to outside vendors for equipment runoff.