Production Engineer-Japanese English Bilingual

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Production Engineer-Japanese English Bilingual

Fredericktown, OH


Position summary:


Assist in new model activities from the product developmental stage to determine product design, drawing, process, layout, quality requirement, etc. Upon mass production, optimize production processes for maximum efficiency through the analysis of process/material flow, downtime and scrap reports, capacity studies, and new technology. This includes hands on troubleshooting, root cause analysis of recurring issues, research of new technology, etc. Duties are performed under general supervision and may require frequent conferences concerning progress and difficulties.


Duties and responsibilities:

• Technical expert of intended machine and part function in assigned working area(s)
• Lead investigation of existing manufacturing equipment improvements related to: safety,
• quality, efficiency, capacity, layout, etc.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet capability requirements through statistical analysis of dimensional inspection
• Lead the analysis of manufacturing problems to identify and eliminate the root cause of equipment concerns
• Lead New Model activity as assigned including: equipment installation, production trials, customer approval, and technical training
• May work directly with and manage outside contractors
• Support new technology development including: planning, investigating, scheduling, testing, and enhancement of existing production methods
• Interface with machines through PLC, HMI, NC, or Robot controllers to effectively maintain and modify programs as necessary
• Develop presentations using appropriate graphs and charts to effectively communicate intended subject matter
• Effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
• Develop and manage business plan projects
• Maintain Document and Program (NC, PLC, HMI, Robot, etc.) control in accordance with
• QMS requirements
• May design jigs, fixtures, or tooling using Catia or similar software to produce appropriate drawings using engineering best practices
• May maintain, create, or modify plant layout in AutoCAD
• Perform administrative tasks in setting objectives or concepts for new product specifications and accomplish any relevant tasks assigned in this matter
• Perform administrative tasks in analyzing cost and realizing profitability for new product development
• Have high-level understanding of all important customer event dates as well as deadline to perform administrative tasks to carrying out internal developmental plan
• Understand product functions and assist in determining manufacturing methods and process layout, and process details
• Understand product functions and assist in creating and developing drawings to secure such features (internal and external drawing development)
• Understand product functions and assist in setting quality specifications to secure such features (from the development stage)
• May manage direct reports
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping (COP)
• Provides leadership and support to improve working conditions (safety, quality, productivity, and cost) and increase your associates skills and capabilities.
• All other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications:


1. Education

Associate Degree or Higher: in mechanical or electrical engineering or any combination of equivalent experience and education

2. Experience

Manufacturing experience in the machining/metal cutting industry or aluminum die casting desired

3. Computer Skills

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

CAD: Catia, AutoCAD, Inventor

PLEX

Various PLC, HMI, Motion Control, etc. software as needed

4. Personal/Other Skills

Self-starter mentality and ability to work independently

Ability to solve complex problems through analysis to propose and implement appropriate countermeasures

Basic robotics, PLC, and NC programming knowledge is helpful

Basic presentation skills

Good written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities

Understand technical drawings including: geometric tolerances, ladder logic, pneumatics,

hydraulics, assemblies

Working knowledge of safety standards.


5. Travel Requirement

Some travel required.