Senior Production Engineer

Astemo Ltd.; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. is seeking a Production Engineer in Monroe, Georgia. The successful candidate will identify and implement improvements for manufacturing processes, maintain quality systems, and coordinate product launches. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing. Proficiency in CAD software and PLC knowledge is essential. The role offers a combined office and plant environment with a commitment to equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with capital equipment projects and new product launches.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements for manufacturing processes.
• Maintaining document quality systems for existing programs.
• Coordinate manufacturing launch of new products.

Skills

Blueprint reading and creation

3D CAD software (SolidWorks)

2D CAD software (AutoCAD)

PLC knowledge (Omron, Keyence)

Troubleshooting skills

OEE, scrap, manufacturing capacity analysis

Experience with APQP and ISO standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The name "Astemo" is derived from the words "Advanced Sustainable Technologies for Mobility" and describes the mission of the integrated company to "provide a safe, sustainable and comfortable mobility life through technologies that contribute to an advanced and sustainable society". Our people are at the heart of achieving these goals, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We recruit and develop people from diverse backgrounds who can bring their skills and experience to our organization and make us even more effective. Own the Future and become a part of the team. We have a current career opportunity as a Production Engineer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Finds problems, plans, and implements improvements for existing product and manufacturing process issues.
• Develop and maintain document quality system for new and existing programs (PFMEA, control plan, process flow, work instructions, and inspection documents).
• Performs research, development, evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of manufacturing systems, processes, and equipment to meet requirements.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Gives input to product design based on design for manufacture/design for assembly philosophy.
• Performs cost-benefit analysis for product and/or manufacturing process cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Leads or participates in Kaizen activities to ensure continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, products, components, raw materials, and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of building floor space, equipment, and tooling.
• Performs routine activities accurately and promptly per instructions and procedures.
• Train Production and Maintenance Associates to improve technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills on the production shop floor.
• Performs other work as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of engineering experience. Experience in automotive manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and create blueprints and technical documents.
• Must be proficient with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, and 2D CAD software, preferably AutoCAD.
• Required to have the PLC knowledge such as Omron, Keyence brand
• Excellent troubleshooting skills. Exhibits ingenuity/creativity regarding problem solving and countermeasure implementation.
• Experience calculating and analyzing OEE, scrap, and manufacturing capacity.
• Experience with capital equipment projects and new product launches while meeting APQP and ISO 9001 and/or TS 16949 standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Required to sit or stand and move about the facility. Occasional lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Combination of office and plant environment. May be required to use safety glasses and wear steel toe shoes while performing specific tasks or while in specific manufacturing areas.

Astemo is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).