Production Engineering Process Engineer

Astemo, Ltd.; Sunbury (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo, Ltd. in Ohio seeks a high-energy Process Engineer to drive production improvements on high-volume assembly lines. The role demands hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and strong communication of technical data.

You will lead initiatives from concept through implementation while ensuring safety and quality. The ideal candidate has a mechanical or industrial engineering background, 2–5 years of related experience, and a passion for lean methods.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree (mechanical or industrial) with 2–5 years related experience.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and present technical data.
• Experience with high-volume assembly and familiarity with Japanese transplant environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on role on the production floor with ongoing activities.
• Resolve daily production equipment concerns.
• Participate in processes improvement activities.
• Implement continuous improvements with cross-functional teams.
• Handle concurrent projects from concept to implementation.
• Create and deliver presentations on recommended solutions.
• Discuss purchases, specifications, and project status with vendors and staff.
• Support 5S activities and department objectives.
• Participate in New Model development and address quality issues.

Skills

Automotive background

Electro-mechanical equipment

CAD skills (AutoCAD)

Solid Edge

Project management

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

Poka-yoke design

Reverse engineering

Production equipment design

Time management

Team leadership

Technical presentations

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Four-year engineering degree (mechanical or industrial)

Tools

AutoCAD

Solid Edge

Job description

Process Engineer Job description:

• Automotive background is highly preferable, with preference towards high volume assembly operations. Experience with Japanese transplants will be highly beneficial.
• Background in electro-mechanical equipment is critical
• CAD skills are required, AutoCad at a minimum. Experience with Solid Edge is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects on a simultaneous basis
• Strong troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and time management skills will be essential in this position. Ability to interface at multiple levels and operate within cross-functional teams is critical.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methods is desirable but not essential
• Experienced in designing poka-yokes and simple equipment modifications. Ability to reverse engineer products as required.
• Experience in designing and implementing solutions to production equipment problems, from simple modifications to complete equipment design and build issues.
• Exceptional skills in time and project management.
• Ability to give clear presentations of technical data at the department level. Ability to lead a small team of associates to complete a team-oriented project and create a presentation that summarizes the teams’ activities and achieved metrics. Develop the skill to improve communication across cultural boundaries.

High level JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe work environment, follow all established safety policies & procedures, & report all safety related issues to a member of Management.
• This is a hands-on-position involved in ongoing production floor activities.
• The Engineer will be involved daily in resolving production equipment concerns
• Participating in Processes Improvement Activities
• Implement continuous improvements within cross functional teams
• Handle all phases of several concurrent projects, from concept through implementation and beyond
• Create and deliver effective presentations regarding recommended solutions and alternatives for assigned initiatives.
• Discuss with vendors, staff and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities and project status.
• Special projects as directed by management.
• Support departmental business plan objectives.
• Support department 5S activities.
• New Model development.
• Address quality issue resulting in engineered countermeasures and solutions.

Minimum Education requirements:

• Four-year engineering degree (mechanical or industrial) and 2 - 5 years related work experience.

Overall Summary:

We are looking for a high energy and driven individual who is excited about working in a Dynamic engineering role within the Astemo organization.

This individual needs to be passionate about engineering and display strong problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to be successful within the Astemo engineering and production environment. The candidate needs to display accountability and ownership of their work. The candidate needs to have a passion for ensuring quality and integrity is built into the product they are responsible for which ultimately meets the customer’s needs.