Manufacturing Engineer (TN)

US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k) match

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop cost-efficient processes aligned with safety and quality standards. You will lead process improvements, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate launches for new products across the plant.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 3–5 years of hands-on automotive manufacturing experience, strong CAD/SolidWorks skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required or equivalent.
• 3–5 years hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in automotive preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Experience reading drawings, schematics and blueprints.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and SolidWorks is desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective manufacturing processes in line with safety and quality standards.
• Lead CI and Lean initiatives to improve capacity, efficiency and cost.
• Coordinate launches for new or revised products and equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment, identify root causes and implement countermeasures.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, OSHA and related regulations.
• Develop and maintain maintenance plans for equipment.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

Lean Manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Solidworks

Job description

Description: The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.

The manufacturing engineer position develops and recommends cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with safety, product specifications and quality standards; recommends improvements to production processes, methods, and controls; helps to coordinate manufacturing launches for new or revised products. Helps to troubleshoot equipment and determine the root cause of the equipment failure as needed throughout the plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Document work standards, control plans, PFMEA, PFD, machine instructions, and specifications.
• Provide training to team members of process and equipment skills.
• Assist team members with troubleshooting of equipment and processes.
• Monitors process conditions of manufacturing equipment.
• Lead investigations into process abnormalities to determine root cause and suggest countermeasures.
• Ensure processes comply with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, OSHA, EHS, and any other related government regulations, as well as, seeking continuous improvement in these areas.
• Support capacity analysis and ROI on current and future year plans.
• Supervises/conducts installation of new equipment and processes in support of new product launches and process improvements. Determine budget costs and manage projects within the budget.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive preventative maintenance plan for equipment.
• Understands, directs, and takes a leadership role in C.I., Lean Manufacturing, and other improvement initiatives as designated by supervisor.
• Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tooling, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Other tasks/functions as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering.
• 3 – 5 years of hands‑on experience.
• Manufacturing experience in an automotive business preferred
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Knowledge of statics, dynamics, and mechanical principals
• Knowledge of electrical principles, circuitry, and controls
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC ladder logic
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team in a fast paced, time sensitive, and deadline‑oriented environment.
• Transparent, results oriented, and accountable with strong customer focus
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and/or projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics
• CAD experience required.
• Solidworks experience preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Occasional travel, less than 10%

Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, annual bonus potential, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, education reimbursement, home and auto insurance discounts, and pet insurance.

The estimated salary range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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