Project Engineer - SYL
JTEKT North America•Sylvania, GA
•Hybrid
About The Position
Provide engineering expertise to support capital projects and daily manufacturing operations. Partner with cross-functional teams to help the plant meet objectives in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Develop, implement, and maintain systems, equipment, and processes that improve efficiency and support Toyota Production System (TPS) principles for continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented with strong ownership of assignments.
- Ability to plan and coordinate labor, materials, schedules, and project requirements.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Access a plus.
- Ability to apply engineering principles to real-world manufacturing operations.
- Strong documentation skills aligned with Quality Assurance systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills when working with internal teams and external partners.
- Hands-on engineering approach with a strong commitment to on-floor support.
- BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, or similar) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and improve equipment, processes, tooling, and systems used in manufacturing operations.
- Support the installation, maintenance, and optimization of production equipment to ensure performance, reliability, and safety.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment or process-related issues affecting production.
- Assist in reducing scrap, enhancing quality, increasing productivity, and improving equipment performance.
- Provide technical support for existing manufacturing equipment and processes to maximize uptime and efficiency.
- Perform standard engineering analyses and create detailed drawings, documentation, or specifications as needed.
- Lead and manage multiple engineering projects to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Collaborate effectively with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing and launch-related challenges.
- Work independently and within cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
- Apply and promote lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
