Production Engineer

AISIN North Carolina Corporation; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Durham seeks an Assembly Engineer to support automated assembly processes and troubleshoot issues on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include planning machinery installations, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing design improvements. Benefits include medical insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an engineering role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of automated machinery and assembly processes.
• Understand PFMEA, Statistical probability, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Planning and installation of machinery for new product lines.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Implement design changes to improve efficiencies.

Skills

Engineering role experience

Automated machinery knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Familiarity with robotics

AutoCAD skills

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Assembly Engineer will support manufacturing by maintaining the automated assembly processes. Troubleshoot and provide engineering solutions to assembly lines as well as the shop floor. Monitor different aspects of product development and continually strive to improve the way manufacturing operates. This is a hands-on position where the bulk of the time will be spent on the floor and manufacturing area providing support to production.

Responsibilities

• Planning and installation of machinery and equipment for new or re-tooled product lines.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues that occur on the manufacturing floor
• Implement design and process changes to increase equipment and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Root cause analysis and countermeasure of quality issues
• Continuous improvement of quality and cost through machine, jig and process improvements. Design, specify and implement these improvements.
• Line support to repair/improve machines
• Responsible for ensuring that new equipment is properly installed and ready for quality production
• Implement kaizens to improve manufacturing metrics, including but not limited to Availability and Labor Reductions
• Accurate planning and budget development for investments and tooling for new programs
• Create documentation for changes to processes and equipment

Required Skills and Abilities

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineering role; Experience within a manufacturing company is preferred
• Knowledge of automated machinery and assembly processes
• Understand PFMEA, Statistical probability, and root cause analysis
• Demonstrated trouble shooting/problem solving experience in an engineering role
• Strong familiarity with robotics and AutoCAD

Education/Training/Certifications

• Successful completion of a BS in Engineering

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance