Astemo Indiana

Senior Production Engineering Manager

Monroe, Georgia, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 50 days ago

Supply ChainProcess ImprovementManual TestingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

Occasional lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Combination of office and plant environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

Lead and develop a team of Production Engineers supporting machining, plastic molding, assembly, and test operations.
Build a strong engineering culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Manufacturing Support
Ensure robust process design, line balancing, error‑proofing (poka‑yoke), and automation to support high‑volume, high‑quality production.
Support manufacturability for aluminum housings, gear mechanisms, pump mechanisms, and electronic control integration.
Lead production readiness for new product launches including process validation, PFMEA, control plans, run‑at‑rate, and capacity confirmation.
Partner with Product Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Program Management to transition products from development to mass production.
Develop and manage capital budgets for new equipment, automation, and line expansions.
Lead capital projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and handover to operations.
Collaborate with equipment suppliers and integrators for assembly, testing, and traceability systems.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
10+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering within the automotive or Tier‑1 supplier industry.
5+ years of people‑management experience leading engineering teams.
Strong knowledge of high‑volume manufacturing processes for electromechanical and mechanical products.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements.
May be required to use safety glasses and wear steel toe shoes while performing specific tasks or while in specific manufacturing areas.

Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
Experience with Hydraulic Pumps, Electronic Power Steering (EPS), steer‑by‑wire, or advanced steering systems for automobiles.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Familiarity with automated assembly, end‑of‑line functional testing, and traceability systems.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and decision‑making ability
Data‑driven problem solving
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Employer (EOE) - Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.
At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.
At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.

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