Electro-Mechanical Engineer - HYK

About the role

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to be the “Best Value” supplier in the industry. The Electro-Mechanical Engineer is primarily responsible for implementing, optimizing, and supporting electro-mechanical systems, including automation, inspection technologies, and manufacturing equipment. This role plays a key part in identifying and determining root causes of equipment and process failures throughout the plant and developing effective corrective actions to improve reliability, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Recommend process improvements, support problem resolution efforts, and provide employee training to improve operational performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, quality enhancement, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency
• Develop, present, and implement improvement plans, including training and deployment activities for affected team members
• Monitor manufacturing equipment performance and process conditions to ensure optimal operation
• Lead investigations into manufacturing abnormalities, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Identify and recommend safety improvements and risk mitigation opportunities throughout manufacturing operations
• Support capacity planning analyses and return-on-investment (ROI) evaluations for current and future manufacturing initiatives
• Assist with time studies, labor analyses, and capital planning projects
• Support the development and continuous improvement of production control systems, standard operating procedures, safety programs, quality systems, and training processes
• Coordinate the manufacturing implementation of new or modified equipment, including establishing objectives, training operators, and evaluating outcomes
• Design, develop, test, source, and cost-justify tooling, machinery, and equipment to support manufacturing requirements
• Conduct product and process analyses to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance
• Represent Manufacturing on cross-functional teams and support collaboration across departments
• Assemble mechanical and/or electronic devices and assemblies using engineering specifications, drawings, and layouts
• Perform PLC programming, automation support, troubleshooting, and system optimization activities
• Support equipment installation, startup, validation, and continuous operational improvement activities
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Experience
• Green Belt Status Preferred
• Manufacturing experience in a fast paced/high volume metal working business preferred
• CAD Knowledge

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills; approachable and tactful
• Good math and computer skills (Office, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and/or projects simultaneously

Benefits

• Health benefits effective on date of hire
• Dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous 401(k) match and profit sharing