Production Engineer: Steel Machining & Process Improvement

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

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.