Production Engineer Senior Specialist

Toyota Boshoku America•Hopkinsville, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide onsite support for TBA Smart factory manufacturing execution system including: new plant implementations, PLC interface development, and ongoing system support. Assemble, debug and install entire machines and/or systems in a timely manner to meet factory & customer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Greater than six (6) years of relevant experience.
Five (5) years of experience implementing and maintaining manufacturing execution systems (MES).
Strong attention to detail.
Must have a good working knowledge of industrial technology.
Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, maintenance and repair operations, manufacturing processes and machine/equipment operation.
Requires thorough knowledge of the Company’s policies and procedures for supervision, storeroom inventory controls and purchased goods.
Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution.
Ability to diagnose problems for true root cause and implement effective countermeasures.
Ability work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s).
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
Ability to work with multiple departments and prioritize activities.
Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.
Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems.
Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas.
Ability to handle precision, mechanical assembly of large, custom machine tools.
Ability to utilize the Toyota Production System and engineering skills to perform machine building functions for new equipment.
Interface with electrical personnel concerning electrical and programming issues.
Familiar with sequence of operations, new processes and/or new machine start-up instructions.
Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
Ability to read component, assembly and equipment drawings and understand GD&T.
Hands-on self-starter with a strong work ethic.
Ability to manage complex, long-term projects.
Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Active listener with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to function both independently and with good judgment in a team environment.
Ability to interact with and work well with individuals from multiple departments and locations.
Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
PLC Programming, Mitsubishi and Allen Bradley, and other Controllers.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Solid understanding of information systems and their effect on processes and controls.
Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, Outlook, Internet, Oracle, etc.).
Plant Engineering (PE) related Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) software.
Must be proficient in AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

1 - 2 years Automotive Industry and UBE equipment experience preferred.
1 – 2 years of software development experience preferred.
Japanese, Spanish, or Portuguese would be helpful, but are not required.
CATIA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and consultation for new implementations of TBA Regional manufacturing execution system (TBA MES).
Organize, schedule, and plan all phases of machine building process.
Assemble all related equipment per specified drawing, CAD, or verbal instructions.
Validate all assembled equipment by internal run off and plant sign off.
Support with internal changes or modifications to existing equipment.
Provide training to plant personnel after completion of machine and installation at plant.
Support any required activity to assist with repair issues.
Supply Machine bill of material (BOM), spare parts, and other requested documentation for service and repair.
Develop custom extensions that interface with TBA MES and augment production processes. This may include interfaces with PLC’s, Kepware, and other PE standard systems.
Provide front line support for technical issues related to production engineering.
Maintain a positive working relationship with all TBWK internal customers, and all other TBAGC support groups.
Work with customers to identify improvement requests, gather requirements and assist in prioritizing work.
Work with Engineering, business, and IT communities throughout the TBAGC to identify opportunities for improvements to existing processes.