Production Engineer - Assembly

aisincareers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AISIN North Carolina in Durham, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly to support automated assembly lines on the shop floor, troubleshooting issues and delivering engineering solutions that improve daily operations.

You will plan and install new equipment, lead process changes, perform root-cause analysis, and pursue kaizen initiatives to raise availability and reduce labor. This is a hands-on role requiring strong teamwork and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of automated machinery and assembly processes.
• Experience with PFMEAs, statistics, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with robotics and AutoCAD.
• Excellent troubleshooting and multi‑tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and install machinery and equipment for new or retooled product lines.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Implement design and process changes to improve efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement countermeasures for quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality and cost through machine, jig, and process improvements.
• Design, specify and implement improvements.
• Provide line support to repair or improve machines.
• Ensure new equipment is installed and ready for quality production.
• Develop accurate planning and budgeting for investments and tooling for new programs.
• Create documentation for process and equipment changes.
• Implement kaizens to improve manufacturing metrics, including Availability and Labor Reductions.

Skills

Automated machinery

Assembly processes

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

Robotics familiarity

AutoCAD

Troubleshooting

Multi-tasking

Education

BS in Engineering - Mechanical / Electrical

Tools

AutoCAD

PFMEA

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly

Company: AISIN North Carolina

Department: Engineering

Location: Durham, NC

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly will support manufacturing by maintaining the automated assembly processes. This role will troubleshoot and provide engineering solutions to assembly lines as well as the shop floor. Furthermore, this position monitors different aspects of product development and continually strives 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 the manufacturing area, providing support to production.

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Plan and install 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 efficiency.
• 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.
• Accurate planning and budget development for investments and tooling for new programs.
• Create documentation for changes to processes and equipment.
• Implement kaizens to improve manufacturing metrics, including but not limited to Availability and Labor Reductions

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of automated machinery and assembly processes.
• Demonstrated experience with PFMEAs, Statistical probability, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with robotics and AutoCAD.
• Keen trouble shooting, problem solving and multi-tasking ability within an engineering role.

Education/Training/Certifications

• BS, Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical or related area of study

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 0 %
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Work Environment Requirements

With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.