Senior Manufacturing Engineer
JTEKT Automotive, 55 Excellence Way, VONORE, Tennessee, United States of America ● Knoxville, TN, USA
Req #2159
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
JTEKT's location in Vonore, TN Plant is commutable from Knoxville, TN.
Summary/Purpose
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Provide technical support for continuous improvement of plant operations and the execution of new/modified programs.
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Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
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· 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.
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Supervisory Responsibilities:
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• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
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Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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· 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.
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Education and Experience:
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BS in Engineering (ME or EE preferred) plus minimum 5 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.
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Work Environment/Physical Demands:
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• 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.
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Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
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Job Family
2019 MAPPING
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Pay Type
Salary
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Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree