Production Engineer

JTEKT North America • Piedmont, SC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides production engineering support to manufacturing, with strong emphasis on machining and technical knowledge.

Requirements

• Special equipment knowledge (vision systems, heat treat, performance testers, HE leak testers, etc.)
• CNC Knowledge including program, troubleshooting
• Ability to analyze statistical data
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes
• IATF requirements
• Hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems
• PLC systems and nomenclature
• Mechanical reasoning skills
• Close tolerance measurement
• High level math skills
• Part drawing interpretation
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Problem solving ability
• Computer skills, Excel, Word, Solidworks, Auto Cad LT
• Good interpersonal skills
• Work without close supervision
• Safety oriented
• Ergonomics knowledge
• Physical agility to access equipment
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Capital procurement experience and grooming for production
• Automated equipment troubleshooting experience
• Design of fixtures for high volume equipment

Nice To Haves

• Forklift, walkee stacker, and or scissor lift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs design and development for manufacturing processes including process flow, assembly/machining methods and equipment
• Provides process engineering skills for process improvement for existing processes
• Designs, develops and tests tooling, fixtures and gauging for manufacturing processes
• Assist and lead root cause analysis of technical issues
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to the manufacturing team for daily issues and long-term needs
• Performs process analysis for quality improvement, cost reduction, and cycle time reduction
• Administer process changes in engineering documents as needed
• Assesses spare part problems and makes appropriate changes as approved
• Grooms new equipment to meet production and quality requirements
• Performs equipment capability studies, APQP and PFMEA requirements
• Determines new equipment layout for approval
• Prepares detailed equipment specifications
• Manages new capital purchases as needed
• Makes engineering reports as required for process development or troubleshooting
• Performs 5S duties as required
• Project administration for process changes (new products, etc.)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Other duties as assigned by management

What This Job Offers

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