Senior Production Engineer - MOR

Jtekt Na; Morristown (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT Automotive in Morristown, TN seeks a senior production/manufacturing engineer for high‑volume operations to lead process improvements and capital projects.

You will analyze forecasts, coordinate manpower, design tooling, and program PLC/CNC machines while collaborating with TMW/customers to meet quality targets.

Qualified candidates have a BS in Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience, with PFMEA/TS16949 knowledge and AutoCAD/SolidWorks skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in production/manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing.
• Capital procurement experience.
• Automated equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of PLC and/or CNC programming.
• General Dimensioning & Tolerancing; PFMEA and Control Plans knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services to assigned area of complexity.
• Analyze and act on sales forecasts.
• Coordinate manpower when applicable.
• Train others when applicable.
• Design, procure, and test tooling, fixtures, and gauging for machining and/or assembly processes.
• Assist and/or program PLC and/or CNC machines.
• Analyze process/equipment problems for long-term solutions.
• Continuously improve assigned area processes.
• Perform process testing as assigned.
• Participate in Kaizen teams.
• Administer process changes in engineering documents.
• Access spare part problems and make appropriate changes as approved.
• Groom new equipment to meet production and quality requirements.
• Perform equipment capability studies and PFMEA.
• Determine new equipment layout for approval.
• Oversight and development of large capital projects.
• Make engineering reports as required for process development or troubleshooting.
• Perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Project administration for process changes (i.e. new products).
• Provide and coordinate technical assistance in process design and application; aid in systematic problem solving; communicate and/or collaborate with TMW/Customer as necessary.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, procedures, and related materials to assure development of designs that meet or exceed expectations.
• Support development and implementation of new products and product improvements.
• Ensure documentation and reporting for resultant data and requirements.

Skills

Forecast analysis

Team coordination

Process improvement

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Leadership potential

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

BA/Associate Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JTEKT Automotive, 5932 Commerce Blvd., MORRISTOWN, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Provide engineering services to assigned area of complexity.
• Must analyze and act on sales forecasts.
• Coordinate manpower when applicable.
• Train others when applicable.
• Design, procure, and test tooling, fixtures, and gauging for machining and/or assembly processes.
• Assist and/or program PLC and/or CNC machines.
• Analyze process/equipment problems for long-term solutions.
• Continuously improve assigned area processes.
• Perform process testing as assigned.
• Participate in Kaizen teams.
• Administer process changes in engineering documents.
• Access spare part problems and makes appropriate changes as approved.
• Groom new equipment to meet production and quality requirements.
• Perform equipment capability studies and P.F.M.E.A.
• Determine new equipment layout for approval.
• Oversight and develop of large capital projects.
• Make engineering reports as required for process development or troubleshooting.
• Perform housekeeping duties are required.
• Project administration for process changes (i.e. new products, etc.
• Provide and coordinate to provide technical assistance in process design and application; aid in systematic problem solving; communicate and/or collaborate with TMW/Customer, as necessary.
• Review (including customer) drawings, specifications, procedures, and related materials to assure development of designs that meet or exceed expectations.
• Support development and implementation of new products and product improvements.
• Ensure documentation and reporting as appropriate for resultant data, information, requirements, and etcetera’s (including maintaining visual controls).
• Other jobs as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 3 years at JTEKT as level 2 engineer.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment utilizing effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills to analyze statistical data.
• Superior analytical, problem solving, mechanical reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills, written and verbal.
• High degree of initiative, self-starting with ability to make decisions.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with multiple assignments.
• Cognizance of current engineering techniques and software.
• Knowledge of precision machining, assembly, close tolerance measurements, PLC and/or CNC programming, safety, ergonomics and gauging technology.
• Knowledge of personal computers and related software, including AutoCAD, Solidworks, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attendance record. Must be available for call-in for evenings, weekends, and some holidays when needed.
• Trainable; desire to learn.
• Must be able to train others in TS16949, ISO14001, and all PE related documents.
• Must be available for international business travel to visit customer and TMW plants.
• Must have gained the confidence of peers and management and have ability to motivate others.
• Excellent ability to deal with stress and maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Work without close supervision and be self-motivated.
• Knows own limitations.
• Delegation skills when required.
• Creative.
• Gained confidence and support of management.
• Supportive to peers, supervisors and managers.
• Ability to work overtime is an essential function of the position.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or B.A./Associate Degree.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in production/manufacturing engineering job related field.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing.
• Capital procurement experience and production preparation.
• Automated equipment-troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge in close tolerance machining or assembly.
• Knowledge of PLC and/or CNC programming.
• Related experience should include General Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), QS9000/TS16949 Documents (PFMEA, Control Plans, etc.).

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
• Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 10-20% of time.