Manufacturing Engineer

Jtekt Na; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT North America is seeking a Production Engineering professional to support machining and manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes process development, tooling design, and capital equipment projects to improve quality and efficiency.

Applicants should have a BS in Engineering or equivalent experience, with capital procurement and automated equipment troubleshooting experience. Strong problem solving and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
• Capital acquisition experience and production grooming.

Responsibilities

• Performs design and development for manufacturing processes including process flow, assembly/machining methods and equipment.
• Provides process engineering support for process improvement of existing lines.
• Designs, develops and tests tooling, fixtures and gauging for manufacturing processes.
• Leads and supports root cause analysis of technical issues.
• Assists and guides manufacturing team on daily issues and long-term needs.
• Conducts process analysis for quality, cost, and cycle time improvements.
• Manages engineering changes in documents and specifications.
• Coordinates new equipment layout and capital purchases as needed.

Skills

Special equipment knowledge

Statistical data analysis

Manufacturing processes

IATF requirements

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems

PLC systems

Mechanical reasoning

Close tolerance measurement

Math proficiency

Drawing interpretation

Verbal/written communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Safety orientation

Ergonomics knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PFMEA

Job description

JTEKT Automotive, 1866 Old Grove Rd, PIEDMONT, South Carolina, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM

JTEKT North America is a global leader in engineering and manufacturingautomotive systems,bearing solutions, andhigh-performance machine tools. As a proud member of theToyota Group, we are committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. Our Piedmont plant has undergone a major expansion, bringing inover 120 new machines and automation systems, creating exciting opportunities for growth and advancement.

No Sponsorship available for this role.

Summary/Purpose

Provides production engineering support to manufacturing, with strong emphasis on machining and technical knowledge.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Performs design and development for manufacturing processes including process flow, assembly/machining methods and equipment
• Provides process engineering skills for process improvement for existing processes
• Designs, develops and tests tooling, fixtures and gauging for manufacturing processes
• Assist and lead root cause analysis of technical issues
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to the manufacturing team for daily issues and long-term needs
• Performs process analysis for quality improvement, cost reduction, and cycle time reduction
• Administer process changes in engineering documents as needed
• Assesses spare part problems and makes appropriate changes as approved
• Grooms new equipment to meet production and quality requirements
• Performs equipment capability studies, APQP and PFMEA requirements
• Determines new equipment layout for approval
• Manages new capital purchases as needed
• Makes engineering reports as required for process development or troubleshooting
• Performs 5S duties as required
• Project administration for process changes (new products, etc.)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Other duties as assigned by management

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Special equipment knowledge (vision systems, heat treat, performance testers, HE leak testers, etc.)
• Ability to analyze statistical data
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes
• IATF requirements
• Hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems
• PLC systems and nomenclature
• Mechanical reasoning skills
• Close tolerance measurement
• High level math skills
• Part drawing interpretation
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Problem solving ability
• Good interpersonal skills
• Work without close supervision
• Safety oriented
• Ergonomics knowledge
• Physical agility to access equipment
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Capital procurement experience and grooming for production
• Automated equipment troubleshooting experience
• Design of fixtures for high volume equipment

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work shift as assigned and overtime is required, as needed.
• Will be required to do the following throughout the shift: standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulders, moving left to right repetitively, grasping, and fine finger dexterity.
• May be required to lift during shift up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required with this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields.
• Forklift, walkee stacker, and or scissor lift experience preferred.