Sr. Production Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mobility solutions is seeking a Production Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes. This role involves designing and developing production methods, coordinating product launches, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Join a team committed to innovation and sustainability, where your skills in engineering and lean manufacturing can make a significant impact. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about advancing mobility technologies, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in the automotive manufacturing industry preferred.
• Must be proficient in manufacturing processes and methods.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop manufacturing processes including production flow and assembly methods.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new products and evaluate results.

Skills

Engineering Experience

Kaizen Techniques

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Description

On January 1, 2021, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., Keihin Corporation, Showa Corporation and Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd. merged to form Hitachi Astemo, Ltd., a world-leading mobility solutions provider focusingon advancedmobility technologies withinthe fields ofelectrification, autonomous driving, and connectivityto helpreduce environmental damage, decrease traffic accidents, and improve comfort. 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 bean 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 Futureandbecome a part of the team. We have a current career opportunity as a Production Engineer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
• Create manning plans based on volume forecasts for new programs.
• Gives input to product design based on design for manufacture/design for assembly philosophy.
• Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Develop and document quality system for new programs (control plan, PFMEA, process flow, work instructions, and inspection plans.)
• Coordinate and document all Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
• Calculate required dunnage usage. Design, test and order all necessary dunnage for new programs.
• Develop and maintain documentation such as downtime, scrap, and efficiencies.
• Utilize data such as downtime, scrap, efficiencies, etc. to plan and strategize countermeasures for equipment and process problems.
• Leads or participates in Kaizen activities to ensure continuous improvement in processes, products, components, raw materials, and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with five (5) years Engineering experience.Experience in automotive manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution.
• Familiarity with current automotive standard and OSHA regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals.
• Must be proficient in MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint. Some Access experience preferred.

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.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Since we only hire the best and want to maintain a safe and pleasant work environment for all, final candidates are subject to drug screen and background checks.Hitachi is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [e-mail]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.