Machining Process Engineer: Precision Turning & Grinding

JTEKT North America Corporation; Piemonte; In loco; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

JTEKT North America is seeking an experienced machining process engineer to own and optimize CVJ machining lines, including CNC turning and grinding. The role focuses on process performance, troubleshooting downtime, and continuous improvement while supporting standardization and line-owner initiatives at the Piedmont plant.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/manufacturing engineering background with 3+ years in automotive machining or high-volume environments and hands-on experience designing

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• 3+ years in machining or process engineering within automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
• Design of fixtures/tools for high-volume equipment and automated equipment troubleshooting experience.

Mansioni

• Responsible for the machining process performance for CNC turning, grinding, and related operations on the machining lines
• Lead root-cause analysis and troubleshooting for machining-related downtime, scrap, and quality issues
• Design, develop, and test tooling, fixtures, and gauging to support robust, repeatable machining processes
• Build and maintain SOPs for the machining processes, supporting the plant's standardization and line owner initiative
• Perform equipment capability studies (Cpk/Ppk), PFMEA, and support APQP/PPAP for process and product changes
• Support commissioning new or rebuilt machining equipment to meet production and quality requirements
• Administer engineering documentation and process changes as needed
• Analyze process data to drive quality improvement, cost reduction, and cycle-time reduction
• Support capital equipment purchases and spare parts strategy for assigned lines
• Mentor area owners and technicians on machining processes to build floor-level troubleshooting capability
• Support 5S and safety initiatives on the shop floor
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient computer skills (especially Excel, SolidWorks, Auto CAD, etc.)
• Safety and ergonomic knowledge related to manufacturing
• Physical ability to access equipment and ability to work overtime and weekends when needed to support equipment issues.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Descrizione del lavoro

JTEKT North America is seeking an experienced machining process engineer to own and optimize CVJ machining lines, including CNC turning and grinding. The role focuses on process performance, troubleshooting downtime, and continuous improvement while supporting standardization and line-owner initiatives at the Piedmont plant.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/manufacturing engineering background with 3+ years in automotive machining or high-volume environments and hands-on experience designing