Production Engineer

Indiana Automotive Fasteners Careers • Greenfield, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Engineer will partner with the Aoyama Seisakusho group of companies to provide products and manufacturing processes to support the North America fastener markets. This role requires strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, PLCs, and equipment. The engineer will be responsible for developing and managing process documentation, supporting problem investigation, and implementing capital projects. Additionally, the role involves supporting manufacturing process design, equipment selection, capability validation, and process maintenance activities. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, PLCs and equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks), process simulation & data analysis tools.
• Experience with Toyota Production System, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Bachelor's degree (BS) required with a major in an Engineering discipline (preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials Science).
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with other team members and customers.
• Ability to interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, write reports, capital appropriation requests, and procedure manuals.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical challenges related to manufacturing.
• Required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Japanese as a second language is helpful.
• Includes use of poka-yoke devices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Aoyama Seisakusho group of companies to provide products and manufacturing processes to support the North America fastener markets.
• Develop and manage process documentation such as work instructions, SOPs, and process control plans.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and deliver technical training to technical and non-technical Team Members.
• Support problem investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Initiate, justify, budget, implement and manage capital projects.
• Support manufacturing process design, equipment selection, capability validation and process maintenance activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level