Production Engineer

Production Engineer

Toyota-Denso Automotive Compressor Georgia, Inc. – Pendergrass, GA

Company Information:

Toyota-Denso Automotive Compressor Georgia, Inc. (TACG), established in 2004, is a subsidiary of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO). TICO is a leading global manufacturer of automobile parts and assemblies, material handling equipment, and provider of logistics solutions. TACG specializes in the manufacturing of automobile air conditioning compressors.

TACG is based in Pendergrass, Georgia. This position is on-site at TACG 1000 Valentine industrial Parkway, Pendergrass GA 30567.

Department Purpose:

To effectively lead department associates to execute daily production operations and apply TPS, 5S, JIT, and other Lean Manufacturing methods under a continuous improvement (Kaizen) philosophy. The Production Engineering Department focuses on the study of design, manufacturing processes and management of products; as well as optimizing production to maintain safety, quality, and make the process efficient and economical.

Position Purpose:

Toyota Industries Corporation is seeking individuals ready to take on an exciting career and become a part of our Production Engineering Team In this role, you will be supporting Production with moderate tasks and improvements. Serve as a subject matter expert in production engineering field.

Main Responsibilities:

• Evaluate manufacturing processes for cost effectiveness and feasibility, prior to and after engineering releases to manufacturing.
• Lead Kaizen (improvement) and cost reduction activities and projects.
• Coordinate all engineering releases and changes relative to routings, setting standards, data entry, and follow-up with quality control in mind to meet customer requirements.
• Utilize CAD software applications in the design and development of equipment and parts drawings, including 3-D imaging and motion for process simulation.
• Required to understand and work with Machining process (Process design, Project Management), Robotics, geometric tolerances and various other engineering studies.
• Determine priorities with the Production Engineering Supervisor maintaining detailed documentation as required.
• Investigate, justify, purchase, and track company assets.
• Partner with the Production Engineering Supervisor in assuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct layouts and review of all necessary construction of plant expansion or alterations, including the coordination of external contractors.
• Responsible for cost reducing projects regarding cost per piece reduction initiatives.
• Responsible for the fabrication of specialized tools.
• Support tool Kaizen improvements to reduce equipment cycle time and maintenance costs.
• Coordinate and have responsibility for the documentation of all new tools (e.g. CAD files, SolidWorks and AutoCAD files etc.).
• Engineer will also assist maintenance team in all tool and equipment related improvements.
• Serve as a Project Manager or support with tooling engineer with responsibility for successful tool project implementations and safe working environment.

Qualifications – Required:

• Four-year degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering required
• Computer skills:
• Proficient in MS Office programs, including the ability to conduct data analysis using Excel.
• Experience using CAD (computer aided design system).
• Capability of electrical/mechanical design and analysis.
• Good understanding of general safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Ability to assimilate and analyze data and present management a complete framework for decision making.
• A professional work ethic

Qualifications – Preferred:

• 2-5 years working experience in manufacturing or production engineering (machining) is preferred.
• Working experience with computer numerical control (CNC) equipment and knowledge of cutting, cutting tools, and cutting methods is strongly preferred.
• working and building relationships cross-culturally in a global enterprise, especially within Japanese culture.
• in Japanese is a plus.

Essential Functions / Abilities:

• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-cultural, team oriented environment.
• Works well with others in a team environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Perform job duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines including OSHA and EPA. Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for the environmental impact of work performed and for the identification and recording of environmental problems as they arise.
• Follow all aspects of the site Environmental Policy as it pertains to normal job duties.
• Perform other duties as required.

Additional Position Requirements

• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move at least 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Supervision:

This position reports to the Production Engineering Assistant Manager & Production Engineering Supervisor and will have significant working relationship to Toyota Industries Corporations’ Associates.

Compensation and Benefits:

TACG offers and excellent benefit package including health insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401K plan, bonus program and other optional benefits.