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Isuzu North America · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineer (Process and Methods)

Piedmont, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Isuzu North America is seeking a driven and experienced Manufacturing Engineer (Process and Methods) to help launch operation initiatives at their new manufacturing facility in Greenville County, South Carolina. The role focuses on supporting vehicle production by planning and maintaining standardized work methods and production processes while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met.

AutomotiveManufacturingWeb Design

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Plan and implement assembly process standards to support high-quality mass production

Prepare and manage tooling, jigs, and facility readiness for model and design changes

Support production readiness across vehicle types including N-Gas, N-EV, F-Diesel, and F-EV

Collaborate with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot assembly process issues

Maintain and improve process documentation and standard work for assembly operations

Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on quality, cost, and cycle time

Manage production data and technical drawings related to tools and processes

Contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives and integration of poka-yoke systems

Support operational changes driven by new models or engineering changes

Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assembly operations

Define standardized work instructions and process flow for each station on the line

Develop order-of-operations documentation for vehicle assembly and model changes

Support documentation for maintenance procedures and troubleshooting guidelines

Collaborate with electrical and jig/tool engineers to align process methods with equipment capabilities

Validate process changes through floor trials and support associate training on new methods

Participate in annual model changes; support tooling updates throughout KKEN, 1P, and SOP milestones

Communicate clearly and effectively across cross-cultural teams, especially with non-native English speakers

Qualification

Quality control technologiesTechnical drawing standardsAssembly toolsJigsDimensional tolerancesMicrosoft WordExcelMechanical drawingsTrainingTechnical writingPresentationsProcess observationCross-cultural communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Production Management, or related field

Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a related engineering role, preferably in automotive manufacturing

Knowledge of quality control technologies (e.g., TQM, SPC)

Strong understanding of design principles and technical drawing standards

Experience with assembling tools, fixtures, and jigs

Proficient in interpreting and applying dimensional tolerances

Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency

Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

Skilled in preparing mechanical drawings and plant layouts

Capable of developing and delivering training and presentations

Strong documentation and technical writing skills for SOP development

Ability to translate engineering designs into operator-level instructions

Familiarity with production validation processes for new or revised assembly methods

Detail-oriented and capable of balancing hands-on process observation with desktop process planning

Company

Isuzu North America

Isuzu is the global leader in commercial vehicles and diesel engines.

Founded in 1916

Anaheim, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.isuzu.com/

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