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JTEKT Automotive, 1866 Old Grove Rd, PIEDMONT, South Carolina, United States of America •
Greenville, SC, USA
Job Description Title
Production Engineer
Company
JTEKT Automotive North America
Department
Production Engineering
Location
Piedmont, SC
Classification
Exempt
Reports To
Production Engineering Manager
Grade
105
Revision Date
11/21/2025
Revision Level
1
JTEKT North America
is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing
automotive systems ,
bearing solutions , and
high-performance machine tools . As a proud member of the
Toyota Group , we are committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. Our Piedmont plant is currently undergoing a
major expansion in 2025 , bringing in
over 120 new machines and automation systems , creating exciting opportunities for growth and advancement.
Summary/Purpose Provides production engineering support to manufacturing, with strong emphasis on machining and technical knowledge.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
Performs design and development for manufacturing processes including process flow, assembly/machining methods and equipment
Provides process engineering skills for process improvement for existing processes
Designs, develops and tests tooling, fixtures and gauging for manufacturing processes
Assist and lead root cause analysis of technical issues
Provides technical guidance and assistance to the manufacturing team for daily issues and long-term needs
Performs process analysis for quality improvement, cost reduction, and cycle time reduction
Administer process changes in engineering documents as needed
Assesses spare part problems and makes appropriate changes as approved
Grooms new equipment to meet production and quality requirements
Performs equipment capability studies, APQP and PFMEA requirements
Determines new equipment layout for approval
Manages new capital purchases as needed
Makes engineering reports as required for process development or troubleshooting
Performs 5S duties as required
Project administration for process changes (new products, etc.)
Ability to work in a team environment
Other duties as assigned by management
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Special equipment knowledge (vision systems, heat treat, performance testers, HE leak testers, etc.)
Ability to analyze statistical data
Technical skills in manufacturing processes
IATF requirements
Hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems
PLC systems and nomenclature
Mechanical reasoning skills
Close tolerance measurement
High level math skills
Part drawing interpretation
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Problem solving ability
Good interpersonal skills
Work without close supervision
Safety oriented
Ergonomics knowledge
Physical agility to access equipment
Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed
Education and Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering and/or equivalent relevant experience
Capital procurement experience and grooming for production
Automated equipment troubleshooting experience
Design of fixtures for high volume equipment
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. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work shift as assigned and overtime is required, as needed.
Will be required to do the following throughout the shift: standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulders, moving left to right repetitively, grasping, and fine finger dexterity.
May be required to lift during shift up to 40 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required with this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields.
Forklift, walkee stacker, and or scissor lift experience preferred.
JTEKT Automotive, 1866 Old Grove Rd, PIEDMONT, South Carolina, United States of America,
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Greenville, SC, USA
Job Description Title
Production Engineer
Company
JTEKT Automotive North America
Department
Production Engineering
Location
Piedmont, SC
Classification
Exempt
Reports To
Production Engineering Manager
Grade
105
Revision Date
11/21/2025
Revision Level
1
JTEKT North America
is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing
automotive systems ,
bearing solutions , and
high-performance machine tools . As a proud member of the
Toyota Group , we are committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. Our Piedmont plant is currently undergoing a
major expansion in 2025 , bringing in
over 120 new machines and automation systems , creating exciting opportunities for growth and advancement.
Summary/Purpose Provides production engineering support to manufacturing, with strong emphasis on machining and technical knowledge.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
Performs design and development for manufacturing processes including process flow, assembly/machining methods and equipment
Provides process engineering skills for process improvement for existing processes
Designs, develops and tests tooling, fixtures and gauging for manufacturing processes
Assist and lead root cause analysis of technical issues
Provides technical guidance and assistance to the manufacturing team for daily issues and long-term needs
Performs process analysis for quality improvement, cost reduction, and cycle time reduction
Administer process changes in engineering documents as needed
Assesses spare part problems and makes appropriate changes as approved
Grooms new equipment to meet production and quality requirements
Performs equipment capability studies, APQP and PFMEA requirements
Determines new equipment layout for approval
Manages new capital purchases as needed
Makes engineering reports as required for process development or troubleshooting
Performs 5S duties as required
Project administration for process changes (new products, etc.)
Ability to work in a team environment
Other duties as assigned by management
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Special equipment knowledge (vision systems, heat treat, performance testers, HE leak testers, etc.)
Ability to analyze statistical data
Technical skills in manufacturing processes
IATF requirements
Hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems
PLC systems and nomenclature
Mechanical reasoning skills
Close tolerance measurement
High level math skills
Part drawing interpretation
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Problem solving ability
Good interpersonal skills
Work without close supervision
Safety oriented
Ergonomics knowledge
Physical agility to access equipment
Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed
Education and Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering and/or equivalent relevant experience
Capital procurement experience and grooming for production
Automated equipment troubleshooting experience
Design of fixtures for high volume equipment
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. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work shift as assigned and overtime is required, as needed.
Will be required to do the following throughout the shift: standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulders, moving left to right repetitively, grasping, and fine finger dexterity.
May be required to lift during shift up to 40 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required with this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields.
Forklift, walkee stacker, and or scissor lift experience preferred.
JTEKT Automotive, 1866 Old Grove Rd, PIEDMONT, South Carolina, United States of America,
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