Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling & Process Optimization

JTEKT Column Systems NA; Bronson Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k) matching

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

JTEKT Column Systems North America is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to manage tooling, equipment purchases, layout changes, and continuous improvement projects in a high‑volume manufacturing setting in Hopkinsville, KY. The role requires hands‑on problem solving across machining, welding, and forming processes and close collaboration with engineering and production teams.

The incumbent will lead manufacturing improvements, support APQP activities, control plans, and PFMEA, and ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BS in engineering or equivalent work experience; MS degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in metal removal, CNC programming, welding, metal forming, or assembly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support safety countermeasures and safety team initiatives.
• Develop specifications and purchase tooling and manufacturing equipment.
• Make changes to plant layout and coordinate machine movement.
• Assist in day‑to‑day resolution of production floor problems (machine or quality).
• Coordinate with outside tool shops/vendors for tooling/equipment needs.
• Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement activities and document results.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

GD&T

CAD experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BS in engineering or equivalent

MS degree preferred

Tools

DraftSight

SolidWorks

CNC programming

Job description

JTEKT Column Systems North America is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to manage tooling, equipment purchases, layout changes, and continuous improvement projects in a high‑volume manufacturing setting in Hopkinsville, KY. The role requires hands‑on problem solving across machining, welding, and forming processes and close collaboration with engineering and production teams.

The incumbent will lead manufacturing improvements, support APQP activities, control plans, and PFMEA, and ensure