Production Engineer

Essential Duties

• Partner with Aoyama Seisakusho group of companies to provide products and manufacturing processes to support the North America fastener markets.
• Show strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, PLCs and equipment.
• Show proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks), process simulation & data analysis tools.
• Show experience with Toyota Production System, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Show strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Develop and manage process documentation such as work instructions, SOPs, and process control plans.
• Show strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• 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. Includes use of poka-yoke devices.
• Initiate, justify, budget, implement and manage capital projects.
• Support manufacturing process design, equipment selection, capability validation and process maintenance activities.
• Show MS Office proficiency – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Show a Bachelor's degree (BS) in an Engineering discipline (preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials Science).
• Show 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Show effective communication skills to collaborate with other team members and customers.
• Show ability to interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, write reports, capital appropriation requests, and procedure manuals.
• Show fluency in English. Fluent in Japanese is helpful.
• Show ability to identify and resolve technical challenges related to manufacturing.