Automation-Driven Production Engineer

Isolvedhire; Richmond Hill, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Isolvedhire seeks a Production Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a highly automated automotive setting. You will work with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to identify process improvements, support new model launches, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and sustaining SOPs, with a focus on Lean, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies and collaboration across functions. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 1-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production processes, equipment, or continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize workflow.
• Monitor production performance metrics and develop action plans to address process concerns.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and production-related issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for process and equipment failures.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), process instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Participate in new equipment installation, process validation, and production line startup activities.
• Support line balancing and capacity improvement initiatives to meet production requirements.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to improve equipment reliability and process stability.
• Collect, analyze, and report production data related to efficiency, downtime, scrap, and quality performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies.
• Support implementation and optimization of automation technologies, robotics, and manufacturing systems.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Participate in Gemba walks and production floor observations to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Technical docs reading

Excel

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PLC-controlled systems

Automation equipment

Job description

Isolvedhire seeks a Production Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a highly automated automotive setting. You will work with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to identify process improvements, support new model launches, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and sustaining SOPs, with a focus on Lean, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies and collaboration across functions. Overtime may be required.