Senior Production Engineer Automotive Manufacturing

Jtekt-North-America-

Vonore (TN)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

JTEKT North America in Vonore, TN seeks a Principal Production Engineer to lead the development and launch of manufacturing equipment and processes for automotive steering systems. You will translate product designs and customer requirements into safe, capable, and cost-effective production solutions, overseeing capital projects end-to-end with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in engineering, 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, and experience with IATF16949 core

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Engineering; master's degree preferred.
Five+ years automotive manufacturing engineering experience, including new model launches and team leadership.
Experience with IATF 16949 quality systems and core tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC).
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, TPS, Six Sigma, and 8D problem solving; Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.
Experience with machining, assembly, robotics and automation, error-proofing, line balancing, and time studies.
Experience with CAD/CAx tools (AutoCAD, CATIA/NX) and data/project tools (Minitab, MS Project, ERP/MES).

Responsibilities

Review product designs and drawings to define manufacturing needs and acceptance criteria.
Develop production concepts, equipment specs, and RFQs for capital projects.
Evaluate supplier proposals and manage selections based on cost, schedule, risk, and compliance.
Prepare budgets, CAPEX requests, and investment justifications.
Lead capital equipment projects from concept through installation, validation, and handoff.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to meet targets.