Production Engineer - Steel/Heat Treat

AISIN Illinois; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement savings plan

Sickness and accident benefits

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Vehicle discounts

Job summary

The position emphasizes root cause analysis, PFMEA, and continuous improvement through line diagnostics and tooling.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field required.
• Strong knowledge of machining equipment and processes.
• Experience with PFMEA, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

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 increase efficiency and quality.
• Lead kaizens to improve metrics like Availability and Labor Reductions.

Skills

Machining equipment

CNC lathes

CNC mills

Grinders

Robots

Collaborative robots

Laser marking

Welding

Education

BS in Engineering - Mechanical/Electrical or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PFMEA

Job description

4112 Old Oxford Highway, Durham , North Carolina 27712 , United States

Job Description

Company: AISIN North Carolina

Position Summary

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

Requirements

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.

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

About

AISIN offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of AISIN is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, AISIN is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at [e-mail] or call us at (734)-453-5551. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying.

Diversity Statement

AISIN is committed to workforce diversity, creating equity and advancing a culture of inclusion in which every team member is treated fairly and with respect. Our inclusive work environment brings together a variety of backgrounds, skills, education and perspectives. Attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce requires that everyone have an equal opportunity to participate, contribute, and advance.

Position Type

Full-time

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of AISIN is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, AISIN is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at [e-mail] or call us at (734)-453-5551. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying.