Associate Production Engineer / Analyst Montà

Associate Production Engineer / Analyst
Montà
Piemonte, Montà

JTEKT Automotive, 1866 Old Grove Rd, PIEDMONT, South Carolina, United States of America ? Piedmont, SC 29673, USA Req #4290

Monday, January 13, 2025

JTEKT Automotive plant in Piedmont, SC is growing!

We are seeking additional early career engineers for our location in the Greenville, SC metropolitan area.

Summary/Purpose Provides production engineering support to manufacturing, with strong emphasis on machining and technical knowledge.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities: Assists with design and development for manufacturing processes including process flow, assembly/machining methods and equipment Provides process engineering skills for process improvement for existing processes Supports designing, developing and testing tooling, fixtures and gauging for manufacturing processes Assist with root cause analysis of technical issues Provides technical guidance and assistance to the manufacturing team for daily issues and long-term needs Performs process analysis for quality improvement, cost reduction, and cycle time reduction Supports process changes in engineering documents as needed Assesses spare part problems and makes appropriate changes as approved Supports grooming new equipment to meet production and quality requirements Performs equipment capability studies, APQP and PFMEA requirements Supports the development of new equipment layout for approval Makes engineering reports as required for process development or troubleshooting Performs 5S duties as required Supports project administration for process changes (new products, etc. )

Ability to work in a team environment Other duties as assigned by management Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Special equipment knowledge (vision systems, heat treat, performance testers, HE leak testers, etc. )

Ability to analyze statistical data Technical skills in manufacturing processes; hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication system, PLC IATF requirement knowledge Mechanical reasoning skills; close tolerance measurements, high level math skills Strong communication skills both verbal and written Problem solving ability; Part drawing interpretation Good interpersonal skills Work without close supervision; safety oriented General knowledge of ergonomics Ability to access equipment; work overtime/weekends as needed Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or associate's degree (technical field) with equivalent relevant experience Capital procurement exposure and grooming for production Automated equipment troubleshooting experience is a plus Understanding of design of fixtures for high volume equipment Work Environment/Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work shift as assigned and overtime is required, as needed.

Will be required to do the following throughout the shift: standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulders, moving left to right repetitively, grasping, and fine finger dexterity.

May be required to lift during shift up to 40 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required with this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields.

Forklift, walkee stacker, and or scissor lift experience preferred.

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