Job Title: Production Engineer - Steel Machining Group
Company: AISIN North Carolina
Department: Engineering
Location: Durham, NC
Position Summary
The Production Engineer, Steel Machining Group, will support manufacturing by maintaining the machining process. This role will troubleshoot and provide engineering solutions to the lines as well as the shop floor. Furthermore, this position monitors different aspects of product development and continually strives to improve the way manufacturing operates. This is a hands-on position where the bulk of the time will be spent on the floor and the manufacturing area, providing support to production.
Position Responsibilities
The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:
- Plan and install machinery and equipment for new or re-tooled product lines.
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues that occur on the manufacturing floor.
- Implement design and process changes to increase equipment and manufacturing efficiency.
- Root cause analysis and countermeasure of quality issues.
- Continuous improvement of quality and cost through machine, jig, and process improvements.
- Design, specify and implement these improvements.
- Line support to repair/improve machines.
- Responsible for ensuring that new equipment is properly installed and ready for quality production.
- Accurate planning and budget development for investments and tooling for new programs.
- Create documentation for changes to processes and equipment.
- Implement kaizens to improve manufacturing metrics, including but not limited to Availability and Labor Reductions
Required Skills and Abilities
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Strong knowledge of machining equipment; CNC Lathes, CNC Mills, Grinders, Hobbing, Robots, Collaborative robots, Laser marking, Welding, etc.
- Demonstrated experience with PFMEAs, Statistical probability, and root cause analysis.
- Familiarity with robotics and AutoCAD.
- Keen trouble shooting, problem solving and multi-tasking ability within an engineering role.
Education/Training/Certifications
- BS, Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical or related area of study
Travel Requirements
- Approximately 0 %
- Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
Work Environment Requirements
With reasonable accommodation:
- Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
- Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
- Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
- Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
- Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.
Attendance/Work Hour Requirements
- Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
- Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of machining equipment, including CNC lathes, CNC mills, grinders, hobbing, robots, collaborative robots, laser marking, and welding
- Demonstrated experience with PFMEAs, statistical probability, and root cause analysis
- Familiarity with robotics and AutoCAD
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities in an engineering role
- Ability to work onsite and in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed
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What We Do
AISIN Corporation is one of the world's top Tier One automotive suppliers, committed to shaping the future of mobility. Operating a global network of over 200 companies, AISIN provides advanced automotive components and systems, including expertise in transmission manufacturing. The company strives to contribute to a sustainable society by creating a safe, connected, and environmentally friendly tomorrow for all.
