Production Engineer - Steel/Heat Treat

AISIN World Corp. of America•Durham, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Engineer supports manufacturing by maintaining machining processes, troubleshooting issues, and providing engineering solutions to production lines and the shop floor. The role monitors aspects of product development and works to improve manufacturing operations. It is hands-on, with most work performed on the manufacturing floor and in the manufacturing area in support of production.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related area of study.
Strong knowledge of machining equipment, including CNC lathes, CNC mills, grinders, hobbing equipment, robots, collaborative robots, laser marking equipment, and welding equipment.
Demonstrated experience with PFMEAs, statistical probability, and root cause analysis.
Familiarity with robotics and AutoCAD.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities in an engineering role.
Must be willing and available to travel as necessary to meet business needs; travel is approximately 0%.
Able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple assignments, and complete them within deadlines and budget with satisfactory quality.
Able to work effectively as a team member.
Committed to a high standard of safety and able to comply with safety laws and company safety policies.
Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

Plan and install machinery and equipment for new or re-tooled product lines.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues on the manufacturing floor.
Implement design and process changes to improve equipment and manufacturing efficiency.
Perform root cause analysis and develop countermeasures for quality issues.
Continuously improve quality and cost through machine, jig, and process improvements.
Design, specify, and implement improvements.
Support production lines by repairing and improving machines.
Ensure new equipment is properly installed and ready for quality production.
Plan investments and tooling for new programs accurately and develop budgets.
Create documentation for changes to processes and equipment.
Implement kaizens to improve manufacturing metrics, including availability and labor reductions.