Production Engineer - Die Cast

Production Engineer – Die Cast Engineering

Company: JTEKT Automotive North America

Department: Die Cast Engineering

Location: Morristown, TN

Classification: Salaried Exempt

Reports To: Supervisor – Die Cast Engineering

Grade: 105

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide engineering services to assigned manufacturing areas. This position also helps Maintenance with machine troubleshooting; supports manufacturing with quality/productivity & cost improvements; assists with new capital project purchases; develops engineering reports; and other duties as assigned.

• Provide 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.
• Perform programming for casting and related equipment.
• Analyze process/equipment problems for long‑term solutions.
• Continuously improve assigned area processes.
• Perform process testing as assigned.
• Participate in Kaizen teams.
• Participate in Daily Operations Review activity.
• Administer process changes in engineering documents.
• Assess spare part problems and make appropriate changes, as approved.
• Groom new equipment to meet production and quality requirements.
• Perform equipment capability studies and P.F.M.E.A.
• Assist with new capital purchases.
• Make engineering reports as required for process development or troubleshooting.
• Perform housekeeping duties, as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• May travel to outside vendors for equipment runoff.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• 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
• OMRON & TOYOPUC PLC programming (Optional)

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering related discipline plus 5 years of experience in a 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.
• Project management experience is desired.

• Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
• Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 10‑20% of time.

Full‑time

Not Applicable

Engineering and Manufacturing

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing