Production Engineer - Die Cast

Posted Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Summary/Purpose
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide engineering services to assigned manufacturing areas. This position also helps Maintenance with machine troubleshooting; supports manufacturing with quality/productivity & cost improvements; assists with new capital project purchases; develops engineering reports; and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

Investigation/Countermeasure of machine problems.

Work with Mfg./Maintenance on problems, downtime issues, and improvement projects.

Document setup procedures, technical instructions and PM instructions.

Troubleshoot machine problems, controls problems, and quality problems.

Understand, interpret, and modify: NC Programs, machine drawings, electrical drawings.

Performs programming for casting and related equipment.

Analyses process/equipment problems for long term solutions.

Continuously improves assigned area processes.

Performs process testing as assigned.

Participates in Kaizen teams.

Participates in Daily Operations Review activity.

Administer process changes in engineering documents.

Assesses spare part problems and make appropriate changes, as approved.

Grooms new equipment to meet production and quality requirements.

Performs equipment capability studies and P.F.M.E.A.

Assists with new capital purchases.

Makes engineering reports as required for process development or troubleshooting.

Performs housekeeping duties, as required.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

May travel to outside vendors for equipment runoff.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proven problem solving ability

Mechanical & electrical reasoning skills

Ability to analyze statistical data

Knowledge of TS 16949 requirements

Knowledge of PLC systems and nomenclature

High level math skill

Part drawing interpretation

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Good interpersonal skills

Work without close supervision

Safety oriented

Ergonomics knowledge

Physical agility to access equipment in pit and on ladders

Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed

Ability to work in plant environment

Ability to deal with stress

Ability to train others

3D Modeling Experience

OMRON & TOYOPUC PLC programming (Optional).

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Engineering related discipline plus 5 years of experience in job related field.

Related experience shall include blueprint reading, troubleshooting, and integrating electrical hardware/software

Previous experience in high volume manufacturing environment

PLC troubleshooting experience

Work Environment/Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 10-20% of time.

Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

JTEKT Automotive, 5932 Commerce Blvd., MORRISTOWN, Tennessee, United States of America

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