Assembly & Automation Engineer – Onsite Impact

Aisin-North-Carolina-Corporation-; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AISIN North Carolina is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly to support automated assembly processes on the shop floor in Durham, NC. You will troubleshoot, implement improvements, and drive kaizen activities to enhance throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on floor work, collaboration with production, and ongoing process optimization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A BS in engineering is required, with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as an engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of automated machinery and assembly processes.
• Experience with PFMEA, Statistics and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with robotics and AutoCAD.
• Proven troubleshooting and multi-tasking in an engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and install machinery and equipment for new or re-tooled lines.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues on the floor.
• Implement design and process changes to improve efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis and countermeasures for quality issues.
• Pursue continuous improvement of quality and cost via machine and process improvements.
• Design, specify and implement these improvements.
• Provide line support to repair/improve machines.
• Ensure new equipment is installed and ready for production.
• Budget planning for investments and tooling for new programs.
• Create documentation for process and equipment changes.
• Implement kaizens to improve metrics like Availability and Labor Reduction.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Automation knowledge

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

Robotics

AutoCAD

Education

BS in Engineering - Mechanical/Electrical or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

AISIN North Carolina is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly to support automated assembly processes on the shop floor in Durham, NC. You will troubleshoot, implement improvements, and drive kaizen activities to enhance throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on floor work, collaboration with production, and ongoing process optimization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A BS in engineering is required, with 2+ years of relevant experience.