Senior Metalworking Process Engineer

JTEKT North America Corporation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT North America Corporation in Greenville, SC, seeks a Senior Process Development Engineer to advance metalworking technologies. You will develop and optimize CNC turning/milling and grinding processes for new products and production improvements, applying GD&T and robust work-holding strategies.

Join a cross-functional team, perform process capability studies, troubleshoot complex issues, and support launches with PFMEA and controlled documentation while traveling to plants and suppliers as

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree (BSME or MSME).
• Associate degree or technical certification acceptable with demonstrated advanced machining and grinding expertise.
• 5-7 years of diverse metalworking experience in machining and/or grinding.
• Experience manufacturing automotive driveline or precision rotating components (e.g., full/half shafts, CVJs, bearings).
• Experience with EPS or Electronic Brake systems preferred.
• Experience supporting high-volume automotive production environments.
• Experience participating in PFMEA and Control Plan development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC turning and milling processes for new products and production improvement.
• Develop and optimize grinding processes including wheel, spindle, and dressing strategy.
• Design and validate robust work-holding concepts for repeatable production processes.
• Apply GD&T expertise to process design, datum strategy, and tolerance capability.
• Conduct process capability studies, analyze statistical results, and implement improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex machining and grinding issues related to tooling, vibration, and process stability.
• Investigate and evaluate new metalworking processes and technologies within scope.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.
• Participate in design and validation of new manufacturing systems and assist in training plant personnel.
• Support internal manufacturing teams and suppliers during launch and process improvement activities.
• Follow JTEKT quality gate systems, PFMEA, process documentation, and capability confirmation.
• Travel to JTEKT manufacturing plants and suppliers to support process development.
• Document process development work and share findings with team members.

Skills

Problem solving

Machining & grinding know-how

Mechanical aptitude

Cross-functional collaboration

Metrology & diagnostics

Data acquisition systems

SolidWorks proficiency

PFMEA familiarity

Education

BSME/MSME or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification

5-7 years metalworking experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Job description

JTEKT North America Corporation in Greenville, SC, seeks a Senior Process Development Engineer to advance metalworking technologies. You will develop and optimize CNC turning/milling and grinding processes for new products and production improvements, applying GD&T and robust work-holding strategies.

Join a cross-functional team, perform process capability studies, troubleshoot complex issues, and support launches with PFMEA and controlled documentation while traveling to plants and suppliers as