U.S. Tsubaki Automotive is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Chicopee

Description The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier‑one supplier of high‑speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry. This Manufacturing Engineer position develops and recommends cost‑effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends improvements to production processes, methods, and controls; helps coordinate manufacturing launches for new or revised products. Helps troubleshoot equipment and determine the root cause of equipment failure as needed throughout the plant. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Recommend process improvement, problem resolution, and employee training. Help improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency. Prepare and present plans and coordinate deployment, including training of team members. Monitor process conditions of manufacturing equipment. Lead investigations into manufacturing abnormalities, determine root cause, and suggest countermeasures. Identify safety improvements and risk mitigation. Support capacity analysis and ROI with ME on current and future year plans. Support ME with time‑study analysis and capital planning initiatives. Assist the manufacturing engineering team in improving production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control, and training. Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results. Design, develop, test, and source equipment and tools for recommended manufacturing methods. Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency. Represent manufacturing on cross‑functional teams. Assemble mechanical and/or electronic devices and assemblies following engineering specifications. PLC programming and troubleshooting skills. Requirements BS in Mechanical Engineering. 1‑5 years of related job experience. Manufacturing experience in a fast‑paced/high‑volume metal‑working business preferred. CAD knowledge. Good written and verbal communication skills; approachable and tactful. Strong math and computer skills (Office, Word, Excel, etc.). Good organizational and planning skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and/or projects simultaneously. Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers Compensation details: $70,000–$105,000 Yearly Salary Benefits: U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits effective on the date of hire, dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire, paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, annual bonus potential, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, education reimbursement, home and auto insurance discounts, and pet insurance. Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr