Production Engineer - Steel/Heat Treat

AISIN World Corp. of America; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AISIN North Carolina is seeking a Production Engineer for the Steel Machining Group. The role focuses on hands-on floor support, troubleshooting, and implementing improvements across machining lines.

You will plan and install new equipment, perform root-cause analyses, and drive continuous improvement to enhance quality and cost efficiency while ensuring proper installation and handover to production teams.

Qualifications

• Essential: strong knowledge of machining equipment and processes.
• Experience with PFMEAs, statistical methods, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with robotics and AutoCAD.
• Troubleshooting and multi-tasking in an engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and install machinery and equipment for new or re-tooled 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.
• Continuously improve quality and cost through machine, jig, and process improvements.
• Design, specify, and implement improvements.
• Provide line support to repair/improve machines.
• Ensure new equipment is installed and ready for production.
• Plan and budget investments and tooling for new programs.
• Create documentation for process and equipment changes.
• Implement kaizens to improve metrics like availability and labor reductions.

Skills

Machining equipment

CNC lathes

CNC mills

Grinders

Robots

Collaborative robots

Laser marking

Welding

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

AutoCAD

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title

Production Engineer - Steel Machining Group

Company

AISIN North Carolina

Department

Engineering

Location

Durham, NC

Position Summary

The Production Engineer, Steel Machining Group, will support manufacturing by maintaining the machining process. This role will troubleshoot and provide engineering solutions to the 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:

• Strong knowledge of machining equipment; CNC Lathes, CNC Mills, Grinders, Hobbing, Robots, Collaborative robots, Laser marking, Welding, etc.
• 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