Production Engineer (no sponsorship available)

JTEKT North America • Knoxville, TN

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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

• Ability to analyze statistical data.
• Mechanical reasoning skills.
• Close tolerance measurement.
• Metal cutting and tooling.
• Cutting fluids and their use.
• CNC programming.
• High-level math skill.
• Part drawing interpretation.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving ability.
• Computer skills – Excel and Word.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Work without close supervision.
• Safety oriented.
• Ergonomics knowledge.
• Physical agility to access equipment.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed.
• Ability to deal with stress.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to work overtime is an essential function of the position.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering related discipline plus 5 years of experience in job related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering services to assigned area.
• Designs and tests tooling for machining processes.
• Performs programming for CNC machines.
• Analyzes 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 issues and makes appropriate changes as approved.
• Grooms new equipment to meet production and quality requirements.
• Performs equipment capability studies and P.F.M.E.A.
• Determines new equipment layout for approval.
• Assists with new capital purchase.
• Makes engineering reports as required for process development or troubleshooting.
• Performs housekeeping duties as required.
• Project administration for process changes (i.e. new products, etc.).
• Other jobs as assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees