Technologist - Production Technology

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Cheraw, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching up to 6%

Schaeffler Academy training

Job summary

Schaeffler is seeking a production-focused professional to validate and improve manufacturing technologies, ensuring readiness for production and steady continuity.

You will collaborate with operators, designers, and engineers, lead training, and perform root-cause analyses to drive cost-efficiency and quality while maintaining compliance with company policies. Eligible candidates hold an associate degree and are authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a technical field or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and Windows-based word processing.
• Familiar with project management.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Validate, implement, and improve production technologies to enhance quality, cost-efficiency, and robustness.
• Validate machines, tools, and processes readiness for production.
• Collaborate with operators, designers, and engineers to optimize tooling and processes.
• Review and mark up drawings to communicate updates to design and print teams.
• Support production with hand-overs, training, troubleshooting, and setup facilitation.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for near misses and quality complaints.
• Lead informal training sessions for operators on improvements.
• Provide operational support by covering setup and operator tasks as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Schaeffler policies, plant rules, and safety regulations.

Skills

Computer literacy

Project Management

Windows environment

Education

Associate Degree in a Technical Field (Machine Tool tech / Industrial Tech)

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word Processor (Windows)

Project Management software

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Validate, implement, and continuously improve production technologies to enhance quality, cost-efficiency, and robustness.
• Conduct validation of machines, tools, and manufacturing processes, ensuring readiness for production.
• Collaborate closely with operators, tool preparers, designers, and engineers during production, part development, and PPAP runs to optimize tooling and processes.
• Review and mark up, tool and in-process product drawings, to communicate necessary updates and improvements to design and print teams.
• Support production departments by facilitating hand-over, providing training, troubleshooting issues, and assisting setup operators to minimize setup times.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for Near Misses and Quality Complaints.
• Lead informal training sessions for operators to share insights from root cause analysis and method improvements.
• Provide operational support by filling in for setup and operators as needed, ensuring seamless production continuity.
• Ensure strict compliance with Schaeffler Group USA, Inc.’s policies, plant rules, guidelines, and environmental health and safety regulations.

Your Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a Technical Field such as a Machine Tool technology or Industrial Technology or equivalent Manufacturing experience
• Computer literate with skills using spreadsheets, Project Management, Word Processor in the Windows environment
• Familiar with Project Management
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa or other sponsorship

At Schaeffler, our success is driven by our employees. We value what you bring to our business, which is why we are committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that gives you and your family the care you need to lead healthy, productive lives. This includes amongst others the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.
• Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
• Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and developmentprograms.Through our Schaeffler Academy you will have access to a state-of-the-art and comprehensive learning and training offering.
• Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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