Astemo

Astemo

Senior Production Engineer

Berea, Kentucky, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
Project ManagementProcess ImprovementRoboticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOSHALean Manufacturing

About the role

  • We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, VSM).
  • Lead improved line performance by driving OEE, throughput, equipment uptime/reliability, and cycle time improvements with Cross-Functional team.
  • Support Digital Manufacturing initiatives (MES, Smart Factory Technologies)
  • Lead collaboration with the Corporate PE team to support program launches through APQP, PPAP, and Run-at-Rate activities.
  • Support Corporate PE team with development and optimization of manufacturing processes including automation, robotics, visions systems, and AI technology.
  • Support PFMEA, Control Plans, and Standard Work Instruction development for new products.
  • Support Corporate PE team with equipment validation, process capability studies, and pilot builds.
  • Promote Safety First culture & maintain industry leading safety performance
  • Support root cause investigations using 8D, 5-Why, FTA, and Fishbone analysis.
  • Implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) to reduce scrap, rework, & warranty risks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Other Engineering field required.
  • Direct experience with automated (EV/HEV systems) production environments.
  • Strong knowledge of AIAG standards for Automotive Manufacturing (ex.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, launch-intensive environment
  • Education
  • Experience (preferred)
  • 7+ years in automotive manufacturing, preferably Tier 1 supplier environment.
  • Strong leadership and project management capabilities
  • Effective communication with cross-functional and global teams
  • Ability to proactively identify safety risks/near misses & drive effective improvements
  • Strong knowledge of AIAG standards for Automotive Manufacturing (ex. APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEA, Standard Work)
  • Analytical and leadership skills to drive CFT problem solving activities through root cause determination & countermeasure implementation
  • SPC and Process Capability analysis
  • Ability to identify opportunities and implement Automation, Robotics, Vision Systems, AI technologies, MES Systems, Lean Manufacturing techniques, etc. to optimize processes

Nice to have

  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (preferred)

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.
  • 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 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.
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