Design Engineer

Kaygen, Inc.; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaygen, Inc. seeks a Production Engineer in Princeton, IN, to support project planning and execution for new model launches and capital improvements.

The role requires hands-on layout analysis, equipment projects, and cross-functional collaboration to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in manufacturing, experience with AutoCAD and 3D modeling tools, and willingness to travel up to 20% to NAM regions, KY, TX, and Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Tech with related experience.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
• Experience with tooling modifications, installations, and capital equipment.
• Proven project planning and layout analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and implementation for new model and capital projects.
• Perform layout analyses to optimize plant efficiency and part placement.
• Lead equipment projects from concept to installation and qualification.
• Develop technology improvements to boost competitiveness.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and quality plans for projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

KPI driven

Project management

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Associate in Engineering Tech + 2+ years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

CATIA

Job description

Kaygen, Inc. a diverse award-winning global business services and technology solutions partner with Global Fortune 500 companies.

Job Title: Production Engineer

Location: TMMI, 4000 Tulip Tree Dr, Princeton, IN 47670

Duration: 12 Months

Working hours: Standard 7:00 am to 4:00 pm EST

Travel: Yes

What percentage or how often: 20%

Where will they need to travel: Domestic, KY & TX. International

If International, to/from which countries: Canada

Will it be for meetings/observation: Depending on the situation

Experience level: 1-2 years in a manufacturing setting

Interview Process:

Interview 1: MS Teams

Interview 2: Depends.

Job Description

Our Client’s Region 2 Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Production Engineer.

• The primary responsibility of this role is to support project planning and implementation for new model as well as capital projects for assembly shop improvements.
• Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support the Production Engineering department's objective to provide new model processes to the manufacturing facilities which meet all targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost. Production Engineering covers a broad range of commodities from Material Handling Systems, Process Equipment, Conveyors, Vehicle Performance & Quality Confirmation Equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Early Project Planning and Impact Analysis.
• Layout analysis emphasizing focus on new model impacts.
• Layout analysis targeting part count and placement effects for plant optimization.
• Overall shop layout optimization (Process counts, Flexibility, Technology)
• Equipment impact studies covering PE responsible equipment for production shops.
• Assessing the impact of model changes on logistics areas, process equipment, and conveyor systems to establish technical change requirements.
• Conducting impact assessments of models and change points within designated focus areas
• Development of new technologies related to improving competitiveness within the production shops.
• Implementation of QC vision systems for vehicle quality confirmations.
• Leading equipment projects from concept to launch for new model projects, capital projects, refurbishments projects as well as plant competitiveness projects.
• Early planning studies focusing on technology feasibility as well as ROI.
• Create and manage a project schedule, budget, and quality confirmation plan.
• Taking total ownership of significant project workload. Leading a project, while balancing and adjusting resources based on events.
• Lead projects through process design, machine specification, equipment procurement and installation, safety risk assessments, part quality investigations and process trials.
• Take ownership of produced part quality for assigned area.
• Close collaboration and relationship building with internal and external groups across Our Client including TMNA Production Engineering Project Leaders, NAMC’s Pilot team, Logistics, Maintenance, and others.

Requirements:

Required skills

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Tech or associate's in engineering Tech w/ 2+ years relevant work experience.
• Ability to work weekends, holiday periods, and shutdowns to support tooling modifications and installations.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-starting individual with ability to stay task focused and meet or exceed set KPI’s related to project requirements
• Project experience in new model development related to capital equipment
• Experience in AutoCAD
• Experience in Inventor and/or Catia (or other 3D modeling program)
• Ability to travel up to 20% to all NAM’s as well as Japan

Preferred skills

• Master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or advanced Degree
• Production Engineering experience
• Experience new model launch preparations
• Going above and beyond by understanding the business, anticipating needs, and delivering results that meet all quality expectations.

KAYGEN is an award-winning global business, providing top talent for technology-based solutions and staffing services for over 23 years. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. For more information please visit us at www.kaygen.com