Hands-On Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Equipment

HTI; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT North America in Piedmont, SC is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support production and drive equipment and process improvements across the plant.

You will troubleshoot technical challenges, develop new tooling and layouts, and work with cross-functional teams to meet quality, productivity and safety goals. This role requires reading engineering drawings, implementing PFMEA/APQP, and leading continuous improvement activities on the floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with PFMEA, APQP, process capability, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams including Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, methods, equipment, and process flow.
• Identify and implement improvements related to quality, productivity, cycle time, scrap, and cost.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis for manufacturing and equipment-related issues.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support the design and development of tooling, fixtures, gauges, and other manufacturing solutions.
• Evaluate process capability and recommend improvements to achieve production and quality requirements.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes.
• Participate in PFMEA, APQP, capability studies, and other automotive manufacturing requirements.
• Develop equipment specifications and support equipment layouts and capital projects.
• Assist with the purchase, installation, startup, and production readiness of new manufacturing equipment.
• Support equipment troubleshooting involving mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, automation, or controls-related systems.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation as processes and equipment change.
• Prepare technical reports related to process development, troubleshooting, and improvement projects.
• Support continuous improvement, 5S, safety, and ergonomic initiatives throughout the facility.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Mechanical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading drawings and specs

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks or AutoCAD

Vision systems

PLC-controlled equipment

CNC machining

Automation equipment

Job description

JTEKT North America in Piedmont, SC is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support production and drive equipment and process improvements across the plant.

You will troubleshoot technical challenges, develop new tooling and layouts, and work with cross-functional teams to meet quality, productivity and safety goals. This role requires reading engineering drawings, implementing PFMEA/APQP, and leading continuous improvement activities on the floor.