Manufacturing Engineer

JTEKT North America Corporation; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT North America Corporation in Vonore, TN seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support for continuous improvement of plant operations and the execution of new or modified programs. Design and conduct trials to reduce scrap and cycle time, assist with breakdowns and set-ups, and help create effective setup and maintenance procedures.

The ideal candidate will have experience with CNC controls, hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical systems, and automation, and can collaborate with

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (ME or EE) with minimum 3 years in metal removal or close tolerance manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CNC controls, tooling geometry, and fixture design.
• Experience with automated, semi- automated, or manual automotive assembly equipment.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical circuits.
• PLC and robot programming experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute trials to reduce cost, scrap, and cycle time.
• Support maintenance and manufacturing on breakdowns, startups, and setups.
• Develop and implement effective set-up and maintenance procedures.
• Investigate non-conforming product flow and propose corrective actions.
• Participate in manufacturing planning reviews for new programs.
• Plan process development trials to meet initial capability targets.
• Support Kaizen and continuous improvement teams.
• May work overtime as needed to complete duties.

Skills

CNC controls proficiency

Tooling geometry

Machine tool processes

Fixture design

Automotive assembly equipment

Cell design

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical circuits

PLC programming

Robot programming

Education

BS in Engineering (ME or EE)

Job description

About the Job

JTEKT North America is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, bearing solutions, and high-performance machine tools. Our global vision is to be preferred by all stakeholders to include customers, associates, suppliers and our local communities. We employ great people that build value which surpasses the expectations of customers, build excellent products that astonish the world and build professionals who think and act autonomously. If you share our values, come find your place in our JTEKT community.

We have an opportunity in our Vonore, TN manufacturing plant for a Manufacturing Engineer. If you want an opportunity to make a difference and enjoy fast paced, challenging work this is the career for you!

Summary/Purpose

Provide technical support for continuous improvement of plant operations and the execution of new/modified programs.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

• Design and execute trials to reduce cost: scrap reduction, cycle time reduction, Gentani, and short stop reduction.
• Support Maintenance and Manufacturing as required on breakdowns, startups, and set-ups.
• Recommend and assist in creation of effective set-up and maintenance procedures.
• Investigate and formulate actions to mitigate “why make” side of non-conforming product flow-out issues.
• Participate in new program manufacturing planning reviews.
• Plan and execute process development trials to achieve initial process capabilities required.
• Support manufacturing improvement and Kaizen teams.
• Work daily/weekend overtime when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned to achieve departmental objectives provided.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in multiple types of CNC controls, tooling geometry, machine tool processes and fixture design and/or
• Proficiency with automated, semi-automated, and manual automotive assembly equipment and cell design.
• Sound understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical circuits and controls.
• Strong organizational skills, able to work well under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems.
• PLC programming experience and robot programming experience desired.

Education and Experience

• BS in Engineering (ME or EE preferred) plus minimum 3 yrs experience in metal removal and/or close tolerance assembly manufacturing.

The above may be modified by the department Manager and the Human Resources Manager if the candidate is otherwise qualified.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Able to walk approximately 3 - 7 miles per day
• Perform repetitive motions while walking or standing
• Stand/walk for duration of shift
• Visually check for minute details when performing quality checks, detect color
• Able to lift 35 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

It is the policy at JTEKT to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law.