Production Engineer

AISIN Electronics is looking for a qualified Production Engineer to join the team!

SUMMARY

The Production Engineer at AISIN Electronics IL provides technical leadership and support to manufacturing operations with a focus on reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and supporting new equipment and product launches. This role drives continuous improvement, ensures safety and quality compliance, and collaborates across departments to meet production and cost reduction goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for leading the reduction of unplanned downtime for mass production and new equipment Responsible for leading the continuous improvement for mass production and new equipment. Responsible for leading the manufacturing feasibility of design changes and new designs. Responsible for implementing engineering changes based on drawing revisions along with maintaining the most current drawings for each product Responsible for waste reduction and cost reduction activities such as overproduction, muda, gourika, M0 / S 1/2, and other non value-added work. New Equipment Installation and Process Preparation including the creation of the schedule, PPP & PPS, PFMEA, PV41 and PV42 activities. Responsible for Zero NG activity - track all NG's with follow up of countermeasures. Ensure that production rates and machine cycle times meeting company targets. Ensure the on-time delivery of all equipment necessary to support new product launches. Responsible for facility planning, procurement, and management. Experience with equipment maintenance and repair (mechanical and electrical). Develop and document training for manufacturing equipment and processes to ensure operators are properly trained to produce product. Develop and implement cost reduction and continuous improvement actions to build a quality product at lowest possible cost. Ensure plant and OSHA safety requirements, production utilization goals, and facilities support is met through proper maintenance planning. Coordinate with other sections to meet all requirements for the 3-Pillar Program. Coordinate with other departments to ensure EPA compliance. Responsible for meeting department budget. Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. Will perform other reasonably related tasks within the Company as required by the Supervisor or Management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of electronic automotive manufacturing. Knowledge of the Toyota Production System and JIT. Electrical Engineering knowledge. Excellent written communication skills. Excellent time management skills. Excellent cooperative personality. Short term notice business travel. Overseas business travel. Ability to interact well with coworkers. Ability to lead "white board" discussions to chart and better understand AEIL systems. Ability to work 2 shifts. Ability to work weekends and holidays. Ability to interact and work as a team at all levels of the organization. Ability to understand, follow and implement posted work rules and company procedures. Ability to work with members from multinational backgrounds. Will perform other related tasks within the company are required by the Supervisor or Management. Salary Range: $76,250 - $90,250 Annually

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor of science 4+ year degree (BSC or BEng) in engineering, or engineering technology. The university issuing this degree must have a H.L.C. and A.B.E.T. accreditation. Accepted Engineering or Engineering Technology degrees: Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Control, Computer engineering, Electro‑mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Mechatronics, Robotics engineering, and Systems. 5 years of prior applicable experience in manufacturing. Electronics experience desired. Automotive experience desired. Valid passport for travel required for travel. Solidworks or other CAD drawing software experience preferred.

ORGANIZATIONAL (AND OUTSIDE) RELATIONSHIPS

All other AEIL Departments and various outside vendors and customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Some dust, noise, oils, greases, grinding debris, compressed air, metal shavings, propane, solvents and occasional heavy lifting. Exposed to hazardous machinery and/or conditions that could result in injury up to and including a fatality if safety measures are not followed and adhered to. Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, oils. The performance of this position normally requires exposure to typical manufacturing areas were under certain conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety shoes and safety glasses. Open staff room with constant activity and interaction with cross-functional divisions, departments, and sections. Must be able to effectively change tasks at a moment's notice when the situation requires. AISIN Electronics does not offer any form of sponsorship for employment. This position will provide technical leadership and support to manufacturing to ensure less downtime and greater efficiencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr AISIN World Corp. of America