JTEKT North America Corporation · 3 weeks ago
Production Engineer - Die Cast
Morristown, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJTEKT North America Corporation is seeking a Production Engineer in Die Cast Engineering. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide engineering services to assigned manufacturing areas, assist with machine troubleshooting, and support manufacturing with quality and productivity improvements.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provides engineering services to assigned area of responsibility
Investigation/Countermeasure of machine problems
Work with Mfg./Maintenance on problems, downtime issues, and improvement projects
Document setup procedures, technical instructions and PM instructions
Troubleshoot machine problems, controls problems, and quality problems
Understand, interpret, and modify: NC Programs, machine drawings, electrical drawings
Performs programming for casting and related equipment
Analyses process/equipment problems for long term solutions
Continuously improves assigned area processes
Performs process testing as assigned
Participates in Kaizen teams
Participates in Daily Operations Review activity
Administer process changes in engineering documents
Assesses spare part problems and make appropriate changes, as approved
Grooms new equipment to meet production and quality requirements
Performs equipment capability studies and P.F.M.E.A
Assists with new capital purchases
Makes engineering reports as required for process development or troubleshooting
Performs housekeeping duties, as required
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
May travel to outside vendors for equipment runoff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering related discipline plus 5 years of experience in job related field
Related experience shall include blueprint reading, troubleshooting, and integrating electrical hardware/software
Previous experience in high volume manufacturing environment
PLC troubleshooting experience
Proven problem solving ability
Mechanical & electrical reasoning skills
Ability to analyze statistical data
Knowledge of TS 16949 requirements
Knowledge of PLC systems and nomenclature
High level math skill
Part drawing interpretation
Verbal and written communication skills
Computer skills – Excel, Microsoft Word, Auto CAD LT, Solidworks
Ability to work in a team environment
Good interpersonal skills
Work without close supervision
Safety oriented
Ergonomics knowledge
Physical agility to access equipment in pit and on ladders
Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed
Ability to work in plant environment
Ability to deal with stress
Ability to train others
3D Modeling Experience
Preferred
Project management experience is desired
OMRON & TOYOPUC PLC programming (Optional)
Company
JTEKT North America Corporation
JTEKT North America is a global leader in advanced automotive technologies, providing innovative solutions to drive the future of mobility.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Donna Page
Chief Financial Officer
Gary Bourque
Executive Vice President and COO
Recent News
2025-09-27
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