Manufacturing Process Engineer

Astemo Ltd.; Sunbury (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo is seeking a dynamic engineer to join our production-focused team in Ohio. This hands-on role involves solving equipment challenges on the shop floor and driving improvements within cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a four-year engineering degree (mechanical or industrial) with 2–5 years of related experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to present technical data clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree (mechanical or industrial) required.
• 2–5 years related work experience in engineering.
• High emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and communication.
• Experience with design for production, poka-yokes, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe production floor operations and report safety issues.
• Resolve production equipment concerns on a daily basis.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop and deliver presentations on recommended solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors, staff and management on specifications and status.
• Address quality issues with engineered countermeasures.

Skills

Automotive background

Electro-mechanical

CAD skills

Lean manufacturing

Poka-yoke design

Project management

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Presentation skills

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Solid Edge

Job description

• Automotive background is highly preferable, with preference towards high volume assembly operations. Experience with Japanese transplants will be highly beneficial.
• Background in electro-mechanical equipment is critical
• CAD skills are required, AutoCad at a minimum. Experience with Solid Edge is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects on a simultaneous basis
• Strong troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and time management skills will be essential in this position. Ability to interface at multiple levels and operate within cross‑functional teams is critical.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methods is desirable but not essential
• Experienced in designing poka-yokes and simple equipment modifications. Ability to reverse engineer products as required.
• Experience in designing and implementing solutions to production equipment problems, from simple modifications to complete equipment design and build issues.
• Exceptional skills in time and project management.
• Ability to give clear presentations of technical data at the department level. Ability to lead a small team of associates to complete a team‑oriented project and create a presentation that summarizes the teams’ activities and achieved metrics. Develop the skill to improve communication across cultural boundaries.

High level JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe work environment, follow all established safety policies & procedures, & report all safety related issues to a member of Management.
• This is a hands‑on‑position involved in ongoing production floor activities.
• The Engineer will be involved daily in resolving production equipment concerns
• Participating in Processes Improvement Activities
• Implement continuous improvements within cross functional teams
• Handle all phases of several concurrent projects, from concept through implementation and beyond
• Create and deliver effective presentations regarding recommended solutions and alternatives for assigned initiatives.
• Discuss with vendors, staff and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities and project status.
• Special projects as directed by management.
• Address quality issue resulting in engineered countermeasures and solutions.
• Four-year engineering degree (mechanical or industrial) and 2 - 5 years related work experience.

Overall Summary:

We are looking for a high energy and driven individual who is excited about working in a Dynamic engineering role within the Astemo organization.

This individual needs to be passionate about engineering and display strong problem‑solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to be successful within the Astemo engineering and production environment. The candidate needs to display accountability and ownership of their work. The candidate needs to have a passion for ensuring quality and integrity is built into the product they are responsible for which ultimately meets the customer’s needs.