Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer

Company: JTEKT Column Systems North America

Location:

Hopkinsville, KY

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:

JTEKT Column Systems North America is a dynamic and innovative Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive supplier, heavy truck, off‑road/utility and manufacturer of steering columns and related systems. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth. As we continue to expand our product portfolio, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.

The Benefits:
We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. JCSNA supports all aspects of the individual - self, health, wealth and community. We provide affordable benefits for you and your family members. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision,
• Virtual Medical Services
• Bonuses and Company Paid Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan + company match
• Company paid life insurance and STD
• Vacation time, plus 12 company paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus more!

Reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor.

2.1.1 To manage or assist in managing engineering projects inclusive of building layout, tool and capital acquisition, machine modification or design, and to resolve manufacturing or quality problems;

2.1.2 Assist in product development or design changes.

2.2.1 At the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager,

purchase tools, and capital equipment;

2.2.2 Coordinate machine and tooling modifications;

2.2.3 Change plant layout for continuous improvement;

2.2.4 Recommend changes to product design for cost reduction or

quality improvement projects;

2.2.5 Support and direct manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams

from the engineering perspective.

3.1 Support and develop countermeasures for safety related issues through safety team;

3.2 Develop specifications and purchase new tooling and manufacturing equipment;

3.3 Make changes to plant layout. Coordinate movement of machines;

3.4 Assist in the day-to-day resolution of problems arising on the production floor. These may be either machine problems or quality problems;

3.5 Coordinate with outside tool shops/vendors in the purchase or modification of tooling and equipment;

3.6 Expedite late tooling and equipment, maintain timeline;

3.7 Prepare reports daily/weekly/monthly as required;

3.8 Document and communicate activities across the organization as required;

3.9 Request and self-assign work orders to communicate and document machine activities;

3.10 Lead problem solving and cost reduction groups with technical and hourly associates;

3.11 Maintains Bill of Materials, routings (labor times) and cost updates;

3.12 Establish and maintains Operator, Poka‑yoke, PM, etc. instructions;

3.13 Develop material handling systems and maintain in accordance with good

ergonomic practices;

3.14 Process validation/tool tryout;

3.15 Participate in APQP activities as assigned (PFMEA, Control Plans, Flow Charts, QFD, etc.);

3.16 Complete and/or lead ECO activities;

3.17 Complete Corrective Action Reports as required;

3.18 Maintain 5S of office, workspace, and storage areas;

3.19 Support scrap reduction activities;

3.20 Actively participate in Morning and Evening market activities and lead

and report out downtime portion of activities;

3.21 Support Company’s perspective and direction with customer issues;

3.22 Cost avoidance projects in support of Engineering rationalization;

3.23 Support lean ergonomic activities;

3.24 Other duties as assigned.

3.25 Classes and other responsibilities:

3.25.1 Molding

3.251.1

Molding Engineer must have relevant working knowledge of injection molding. As well as being capable of leading the molding department, strategic planning, in sourcing, establishing tool maintenance and PM’s, dryer knowledge, etc. This position will have ultimate ownership of all molding activities in the plant.

3.25.2 Tooling Facilitator / CNC

3.25.2.1

Tooling Engineer is specifically responsible for supporting our tool room activities and coordinating…