Manufacturing Engineer

Aisin World Corp.; Cibolo (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Vehicle discounts

Job summary

Aisin Texas is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in Cibolo, TX. The role provides engineering support for manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems, while applying lean practices to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

You will assist in programming 5-axis CNC machines, support maintenance, and help ramp up new equipment with process verification. CAD design and cross-functional teamwork are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T; proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Experience with CNC and 5-axis machines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems.
• Assist in programming and adjustments of 5-axis CNC machines using Fanuc G-Code.
• Support preventive and breakdown maintenance; document improvements.
• Coordinate with teams to improve equipment reliability and safety.
• Install, qualify, and ramp up new equipment with process validation.
• Design jigs and tooling using 2D/3D CAD; apply lean concepts.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide technical support to Maintenance and Production.
• Collaborate on budget planning for new equipment and tooling.
• Maintain engineering documentation and cross-functional updates.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading technical drawings

GD&T knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

1 year automotive manufacturing experience

Proficiency in SolidWorks/AutoCAD

PMP certification (preferred)

Six Sigma Green Belt or higher (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD LT

5-axis CNC knowledge

Fanuc G-Code programming

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Company: AISIN Texas

Department: Production Control

Location: Cibolo, TX

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer provides engineering support for manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and related production systems. This role supports part and machine design, maintenance planning, tooling improvements, and troubleshooting of equipment and process issues. The Manufacturing Engineer also coordinates the delivery, installation, and ramp-up of new equipment as needed, while applying lean manufacturing practices to improve safety, quality, productivity, equipment availability, and overall process efficiency.

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Provide engineering support for manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems.
• Assist in programming and adjustments 5-axis CNC machines using Fanuc G-Code software to produce complex parts from blueprints and 3D models.
• Support preventive & breakdown maintenance on 5-axis equipment and document processes for continuous improvement.Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Planning teams to improve equipment reliability, operational performance, safety, and quality.
• Support the installation, qualification, and ramp-up of new equipment, including machine capability studies, process verification, and programming or specification updates.
• Serve as the engineering point of contact for machining process changes, equipment settings, ECRs, work instructions, tool drawings, machine programming, and related documentation.
• Design and improve jigs, fixtures, tooling, and replacement parts using 2D and 3D CAD.
• Apply lean manufacturing concepts to improve cycle time, OEE, labor efficiency, cost, and overall process performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and provide technical support to Maintenance and Production teams.
• Support automation-related adjustments, including robot teaching, vision system modifications, nutrunner calibration, and other programming or process changes.
• Assist in developing replacement part requirements, maintenance schedules, and equipment reliability improvements.
• Plan and support budget requirements for new equipment, tooling, and program-related investments.
• Maintain engineering documentation and drawing control standards for equipment, tooling, and process changes.
• Prepare and present technical updates, project status, and improvement activity results to cross-functional and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with local and global teams to share lessons learned, benchmark best practices, and support process standardization.
• Participate in cross-functional activities, audits, customer visits, QPR activities, and other company initiatives as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing, total quality management systems, and engineering best practices.
• Ability to support manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and continuous improvement activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Planning teams.
• Ability to read, interpret, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, work instructions, and process standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support engineering projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Manufacturing engineering experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural or global manufacturing environment.
• GDP experience.
• SPC experience.
• Experience supporting ergonomic improvements.
• Experience with 3D SOLIDWORKS.Experience with 2D AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD.
• Shift supervisor or production leadership experience.
• PMP certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in automotive manufacturing required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an engineering, engineering technician, manufacturing engineering, or similar technical role preferred.
• Basic knowledge of CNC machining principles; familiarity with 5-axis machines
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and using software like SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher preferred.

Requirements

Work Authorization Requirement

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 0 %
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.
• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

About

Aisin offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• retirement savings plan
• sickness and accident benefits
• life insurance
• paid vacation and holidays
• tuition assistance programs
• employee assistance program
• vehicle discounts and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of Aisin is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, Aisin is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at [e-mail] or call us at (734)-453-5551. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying.

Diversity Statement

AISIN is committed to workforce diversity, creating equity and advancing a culture of inclusion in which every team member is treated fairly and with respect. Our inclusive work environment brings together a variety of backgrounds, skills, education and perspectives. Attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce requires that everyone have an equal opportunity to participate, contribute, and advance.

Position Type

Full-time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of AISIN is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, AISIN is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at [e-mail] or call us at (734)-453-5551. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying.