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Summary/Purpose

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide engineering services to assigned manufacturing areas. This position also helps Maintenance with machine troubleshooting; supports manufacturing with quality/productivity & cost improvements; assists with new capital project purchases; develops engineering reports; and other duties as assigned.

JTEKT Automotive North America

Morriston, TN

Grade 105 - Exempt

Summary/Purpose

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide engineering services to assigned manufacturing areas. This position also helps Maintenance with machine troubleshooting; supports manufacturing with quality/productivity & cost improvements; assists with new capital project purchases; develops engineering reports; and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Daily Manufacturing Support aimed at reducing downtime, reducing costs, quality improvements and productivity gains
• Assist in new project startup and new equipment procurement, installation and grooming.

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Automated equipment troubleshooting experience.
• PLC programming troubleshooting experience is required.
• Motor control troubleshooting and program is required.
• Industrial robot programming and modification is required.
• Keyence IR vision system knowledge is a plus.
• Keyence SR barcode system knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing.
• Capital procurement experience and preparation for production.
• Ability to analyze statistical data and produce presentations.
• Knowledge of various cutting tools, fixture design, tooling design, and gage design.
• CNC Programming Experience.
• Familiar with TS16949 and ISO
  14001 requirements for producing Process Sheets, Control Plans and PFMEA documentation.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems.
• Close tolerance measurement.
• Work without close supervision.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment utilizing effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• High degree of initiative, with ability to make decisions.
• Positive attitude & ability to prioritize and deal with multiple assignments and stressful situations.
• Knowledge of personal computers and related software, including MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD or Solid Works.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Experience with CBN grinding is a plus.
• Ability to work overtime is an essential function of the position.

• B. S. Degree in Engineering or
  
  B.
  
  A./Associate Degree in Engineering with minimum 5years experience in a high volume manufacturing environment

• 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.

• Seniority level
  
  Not Applicable

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Industries Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

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