Manufacturing Engineer
: Job Details :

• Education Level:Bachelor's Degree
• Job Classification:Engineer
• Location: Jackson, Tennessee - On-site
• Duration: 12 months

What you Must Have:

• BS (or above) in Engineering (or equivalent related engineering experience) - Mechanical Eng, Metallurgical Eng, Electrical
• 3+ years of Production Preparation and/or Manufacturing Experience
• 1+ years of major model change experience (equipment, fixtures, tooling, transfers) & impact to part quality / manufacturability
• 1+ years of experience as project leader with resp. for a working group including job responsibility coordination and overall project milestone management

What you may have:

• 3+ years of Casting or Metals related manufacturing engineering experience
• 1+ years High Pressure Die Casting Experience
• 1+ years direct working experience with NC machining
• 1+ year working knowledge with Fanuc Robot including system integration and troubleshooting
• 1+ year working knowledge with Toyopuc PLC including system integration and troubleshooting
• 1+ years working knowledge with 2D / 3D CAD systems for equip layout and part/die modeling applications
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Creo or other 2D/3D programs
• Proficient with programming / troubleshooting industrial PLC platforms
• Experienced with preparing documentation, presenting / gaining approval for capital projects and cost justification proposals.
• Successful completion of JKK and TBP
• Experience leading TEMA PE Projects with budgets exceeding $5M
• 1+ TMNA project cycles from Planning to SOP.

What you'll be doing

Manage Projects

• Existing Vehicle Powertrain: includes pre-production preparation of Toyota casting products such as aluminum cylinder blocks, HYBRID transmission cases and housings
• BEV Development: planning and pre-production preparation for BEV STEP 3 e-Axle case and housing and suspension member (SOP~2027)
• Project scope can span 12-24mo and includes planning / budget development, equipment / die procurement, equipment installation, and casting trials leading to SOP.
• Project budgets typically range from $5~$45M

Manage Processes

• Study TMC based processes and develop unique NA “Operation Drawings” that support NA processes.
• Other processes that may require support; shikumi development, hoshin (goals) objectives

Resolve Problems

• Build and manage problem list (“Punchlist”) that develop on a regular (daily) basis during the course of a project.
• Learn and apply TBP (Toyota Business Practice) method of problem solving.
• Lead / Manage Team Members
• Lead a project group during the pre-production phase of a project. This includes scheduling meetings, leading equipment installation contractors, reviewing materials and gaining consensus.