Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

About the Job JTEKT North America is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, bearing solutions, and high-performance machine tools. Our global vision is to be preferred by all stakeholders to include customers, associates, suppliers and our local communities. We employ great people that build value which surpasses the expectations of customers, build excellent products that astonish the world and build professionals who think and act autonomously. If you share our values, come find your place in our JTEKT community. We have an opportunity in our Vonore, TN manufacturing plant for a Manufacturing Engineer. If you want an opportunity to make a difference and enjoy fast paced, challenging work this is the career for you! Summary/Purpose Provide technical support for continuous improvement of plant operations and the execution of new/modified programs. Essential Duties and Accountabilities: • Design and execute trials to reduce cost: scrap reduction, cycle time reduction, Gentani, and short stop reduction. • Support Maintenance and Manufacturing as required on breakdowns, startups, and set-ups. • Recommend and assist in creation of effective set-up and maintenance procedures. • Investigate and formulate actions to mitigate “why make” side of non-conforming product flow-out issues. • Participate in new program manufacturing planning reviews. • Plan and execute process development trials to achieve initial process capabilities required. • Support manufacturing improvement and Kaizen teams. • Work daily/weekend overtime when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties. • Perform other duties as assigned to achieve departmental objectives provided. Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Proficiency in multiple types of CNC controls, tooling geometry, machine tool processes and fixture design and/or • Proficiency with automated, semi-automated, and manual automotive assembly equipment and cell design. • Sound understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical circuits and controls. • Strong organizational skills, able to work well under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously. • Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems. • PLC programming experience and robot programming experience desired. Education and Experience: • BS in Engineering (ME or EE preferred) plus minimum 3 yrs experience in metal removal and/or close tolerance assembly manufacturing. The above may be modified by the department Manager and the Human Resources Manager if the candidate is otherwise qualified Work Environment/Physical Demands: • Able to walk approximately 3 – 7 miles per day • Perform repetitive motions while walking or standing • Stand/walk for duration of shift • Visually check for minute details when performing quality checks, detect color • Able to lift 35 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. It is the policy at JTEKT to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law.