Production Engineer - Assembly

JTEKT Automotive; Bluegrass (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT Automotive is seeking an engineer to provide engineering services across manufacturing areas in Morristown, TN. The role supports maintenance with troubleshooting, and helps drive quality, productivity, and cost improvements on capital projects.

Responsibilities include project startup assistance, equipment procurement, capital project support, and developing process documentation and reports. Strong numerical analysis and CAD skills are required.

Qualifications

• B. S. Degree in Engineering or B. A./Associate Degree in Engineering with minimum 5 years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Experience with automated equipment, lean or continuous improvement principles, and documentation practices.
• Familiarity with TS16949 and ISO14001 requirements for producing Process Sheets, Control Plans and PFMEA documents.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services to assigned manufacturing areas and support maintenance with machine troubleshooting.
• Assist with new capital project purchases, installation, and grooming.
• Create engineering reports and develop technical instructions for equipment and processes.

Skills

Automated equipment troubleshooting

High-volume manufacturing

Capital procurement

Process capability studies

TS16949 knowledge

ISO14001 knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Lubrication systems

PLC troubleshooting

Teamwork

MS Word

MS Excel

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering or B.A./Associate Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

JTEKT Automotive, 5932 Commerce Blvd., MORRISTOWN, Tennessee, United States of America

Knoxville, TN, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Summary/Purpose

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide engineering services to assigned manufacturing areas. This position also helps Maintenance with machine troubleshooting; supports manufacturing with quality/productivity & cost improvements; assists with new capital project purchases; develops engineering reports; and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Daily Manufacturing Support aimed at reducing downtime, reducing costs, quality improvements and productivity gains
• Assist in new project startup and new equipment procurement, installation and grooming.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Automated equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing.
• Capital procurement experience and preparation for production.
• Ability to analyze statistical data and produce presentations.
• Knowledge of various fixture design, tooling design, and gage design.
• Perform process capability studies.
• Familiar with TS16949 and ISO14001 requirements for producing Process Sheets, Control Plans and PFMEA documentation.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems.
• Close tolerance measurement.
• Work without close supervision.
• Make engineering reports as required for process development.
• Create technical instructions for equipment / processes.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment utilizing effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• High degree of initiative, with ability to make decisions.
• Positive attitude & ability to prioritize and deal with multiple assignments and stressful situations.
• Knowledge of personal computers and related software, including MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Excellent attendance record.
• PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Ability to work overtime is an essential function of the position.

Education and Experience:

• B. S. Degree in Engineering or B. A./Associate Degree in Engineering with minimum 5 years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
• Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 10-20% of time.

JTEKT Automotive, 5932 Commerce Blvd., MORRISTOWN, Tennessee, United States of America,