Production Engineer - Die Cast

TD Automotive Compressor Georgia, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota-Denso Automotive Compressor Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Production Engineer – Die Cast to optimize tooling, processes, and equipment in our on-site facility in Georgia.

The role focuses on improving production efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining safe, high‑quality manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering with 2–5 years’ experience in production engineering, CNC experience, and proficiency in CAD tools such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering required.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering preferred, particularly in machining.
• Experience with CNC equipment and knowledge of cutting tools and machining processes strongly preferred.
• Ability to perform electrical and mechanical design and analysis.
• Experience with CAD software, such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD, preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, project management, and continuous improvement principles.
• Knowledge of general safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing processes for cost effectiveness, feasibility, and production efficiency.
• Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, improve productivity, and optimize manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate engineering releases and process changes, including production routings, standards, documentation, and quality follow-up.
• Utilize CAD software to design and develop equipment and component drawings, including 3D modeling and motion simulation.
• Apply engineering principles related to machining processes, robotics, geometric tolerances, and manufacturing process design.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives, including cost-per-piece improvements.
• Support the design, development, and fabrication of specialized tools and equipment.
• Implement tooling improvements to reduce equipment cycle times and maintenance costs.
• Maintain accurate documentation for new tooling and equipment, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD files.
• Lead or support tooling and engineering projects from planning through implementation, ensuring project objectives are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve overall equipment and process performance.
• Promote a safe working environment and support applicable safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Skills

CNC machining

CAD software

Process improvement

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

About Us

Established in 2004, Toyota-Denso Automotive Compressor Georgia, Inc. (TACG) is part of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), a global leader in manufacturing, material handling equipment, and logistics solutions. Located in Pendergrass, Georgia, TACG specializes in manufacturing automotive air conditioning compressors.

We are committed to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Join our team and help drive manufacturing innovation through engineering, problem-solving, and process improvement.

Position Overview

TACG is seeking a Production Engineer – Die Cast to support and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling. This role focuses on optimizing production efficiency, reducing costs, improving equipment performance, and ensuring safe, high-quality manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, experience in manufacturing or production engineering, and the ability to lead projects and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate manufacturing processes for cost effectiveness, feasibility, and production efficiency.

Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, improve productivity, and optimize manufacturing operations.

Coordinate engineering releases and process changes, including production routings, standards, documentation, and quality follow-up.

Utilize CAD software to design and develop equipment and component drawings, including 3D modeling and motion simulation.

Apply engineering principles related to machining processes, robotics, geometric tolerances, and manufacturing process design.

Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives, including cost-per-piece improvements.

Support the design, development, and fabrication of specialized tools and equipment.

Implement tooling improvements to reduce equipment cycle times and maintenance costs.

Maintain accurate documentation for new tooling and equipment, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD files.

Lead or support tooling and engineering projects from planning through implementation, ensuring project objectives are met.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve overall equipment and process performance.

Promote a safe working environment and support applicable safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering required.

Two to five years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering preferred, particularly in machining or related manufacturing processes.

Experience with computer numerical control (CNC) equipment and knowledge of cutting tools, cutting methods, and machining processes strongly preferred.

Ability to perform electrical and mechanical design and analysis.

Experience with CAD software, such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD, preferred.

Understanding of manufacturing processes, project management, and continuous improvement principles.

Knowledge of general safety, health, and environmental policies.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Ability to analyze data and communicate findings and recommendations to management.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities.

Work Location

This is an on-site position.

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