Entry-Level Production Engineer: Lean & Automation

Toyota Industries Group TACG-TICA-TIES; Pendergrass (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Hands-on training & mentorship

Career development

Job summary

TD Automotive Compressor Georgia, LLC (TACG) is seeking an entry-level Production Engineer eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a world-class manufacturing environment. This role offers hands-on experience in manufacturing, process improvement, automation, and Lean Manufacturing.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or interns with a passion for learning, collaboration, and applying problem-solving skills to real production challenges in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related Engineering.
• Internship, co-op, or manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Basic CAD knowledge (SolidWorks or AutoCAD) preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, CNC machining, or automation is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing process improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Assist with Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
• Help design and implement tooling, equipment, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, CAD drawings, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Assist with new equipment installations, engineering projects, and production launches.
• Analyze production data and recommend process improvements.
• Learn and apply Lean Manufacturing principles, including TPS, 5S, and PDCA, in daily work.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Lean manufacturing

CAD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing/Engineering internship or co-op

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

TD Automotive Compressor Georgia, LLC (TACG) is seeking an entry-level Production Engineer eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a world-class manufacturing environment. This role offers hands-on experience in manufacturing, process improvement, automation, and Lean Manufacturing.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or interns with a passion for learning, collaboration, and applying problem-solving skills to real production challenges in a fast-paced setting.