Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer

Aisin Electronics Illinois,LLC; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AISIN Electronics IL is seeking a Production Engineer to lead manufacturing improvements, reduce downtime, and support new equipment and product launches. This role provides technical leadership and collaborates across departments to meet production and cost reduction goals.

The position requires knowledge of electronic automotive manufacturing, the Toyota Production System and JIT, and strong teamwork. Two-shift availability and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronic automotive manufacturing.
• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System and JIT.
• Electrical engineering knowledge.
• Excellent cooperative personality.
• Short term notice business travel and overseas travel.
• Ability to work two shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to interact and work as a team at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the reduction of unplanned downtime for mass production and new equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement for mass production and new equipment.
• Lead manufacturing feasibility of design changes and new designs.
• Implement engineering changes based on drawing revisions and maintain current drawings for each product.
• Waste reduction and cost reduction activities.
• New Equipment Installation and Process Preparation including PPP & PPS, PFMEA, PV41 and PV42 activities.
• Zero NG tracking with countermeasures follow-up.
• Ensure production rates and machine cycle times meet targets.
• Ensure on-time delivery of equipment for new product launches.
• Facility planning, procurement, and management.
• Experience with equipment maintenance and repair (mechanical and electrical).
• Develop and document training for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Develop and implement cost reduction and continuous improvement actions.
• Ensure plant and OSHA safety requirements and facilities support.
• Coordinate with 3-Pillar Program and EPA compliance.
• Meet department budget.
• Perform duties in conformance to safety standards.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Skills

Electronic manufacturing

TPS/JIT

Electrical engineering

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Job description

AISIN Electronics IL is seeking a Production Engineer to lead manufacturing improvements, reduce downtime, and support new equipment and product launches. This role provides technical leadership and collaborates across departments to meet production and cost reduction goals.

The position requires knowledge of electronic automotive manufacturing, the Toyota Production System and JIT, and strong teamwork. Two-shift availability and travel may be required.