Production Technology Specialist

Schaeffler; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching up to 6%

Schaeffler Academy / training programs

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. in Cheraw, SC, seeks a Production Engineer to validate and improve production technologies, enhancing quality, cost-efficiency, and robustness across our manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with operators, tool preparers, designers, and engineers during production, part development, and PPAP runs to optimize tooling and processes, plus train setup operators and support hand-over to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a Technical Field such as Machine Tool Technology or Industrial Technology
• Computer literate with skills using spreadsheets, Project Management, Word Processor in the Windows environment
• Familiar with Project Management
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa or other sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Validate, implement, and continuously improve production technologies to enhance quality, cost-efficiency, and robustness.
• Conduct validation of machines, tools, and manufacturing processes, ensuring readiness for production.
• Collaborate closely with operators, tool preparers, designers, and engineers during production, part development, and PPAP runs to optimize tooling and processes.
• Review and mark up, tool and in-process product drawings, to communicate necessary updates and improvements to design and print teams.
• Support production departments by facilitating hand-over, providing training, troubleshooting issues, and assisting setup operators to minimize setup times.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for Near Misses and Quality Complaints.
• Lead informal training sessions for operators to share insights from root cause analysis and method improvements.
• Provide operational support by filling in for setup and operators as needed, ensuring seamless production continuity.
• Ensure strict compliance with Schaeffler Group USA, Inc.’s policies, plant rules, guidelines, and environmental health and safety regulations.

Skills

Spreadsheets

Project Management

Windows Environment

Word Processor

Education

Associate Degree in a Technical Field

Tools

Word Processor

Job description

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. in Cheraw, SC, seeks a Production Engineer to validate and improve production technologies, enhancing quality, cost-efficiency, and robustness across our manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with operators, tool preparers, designers, and engineers during production, part development, and PPAP runs to optimize tooling and processes, plus train setup operators and support hand-over to minimize downtime.