Manufacturing Engineer (No sponsorship available)

About the role

JTEKT North America, a global leader in engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, bearing solutions, and high-performance machine tools, provides production engineering support to manufacturing with a strong emphasis on machining and technical knowledge at its expanded Piedmont plant. No sponsorship is available for this role.

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
• Assists and leads 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
• Administers 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.)
• Works in a team environment
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• Special equipment knowledge (vision systems, heat treat, performance testers, HE leak testers, etc.)
• CNC knowledge including programming and troubleshooting
• Ability to analyze statistical data
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and 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, AutoCAD LT
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Safety oriented
• Ergonomics knowledge
• Physical agility to access equipment
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed

Work Environment

The work environment requires performance of essential functions in a manufacturing setting. Physical demands include:

• Standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulders, moving left to right repetitively, grasping, and fine finger dexterity
• Lifting up to 40 lbs during shift
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Exposure to manufacturing areas requiring use of personal protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes and safety glasses with side shields
• Work shift as assigned; overtime required as needed

Forklift, walkie stacker, and/or scissor lift experience preferred.