Production Engineer

Location:

Berea, Kentucky, United States

Job ID:

R0086600

Date Posted:

2025-05-13

Company Name:

HITACHI ASTEMO ELECTRIC MOTOR SYSTEMS AMERICA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Summary: Under the direction of management, exercises self-starter responsibility for execution of department strategies and objectives.  This position provides technical expertise and engineering required to support the design, development, implementation, and verification of new processes and technology and continuous improvement to existing processes and technology, as directed by site PE Management.  The position may serve as a corporate resource to all Engineering staff and USMS management teams. This position exercises independent judgment routinely and operates within established guidelines.  

Essential Functions: Includes the following (other duties may be documented and assigned by local management and some duties may not apply dependent upon the requirements of the position at USMS and/or the strengths of the employee and the needs of the company):

• Plan, coordinate, and implement new equipment and technology required for continuous improvement, as assigned by site PE Management.
• Preferred candidates are proficient in machine logic, vision, robotic logic, and CAD.  Process emphasis will be high precision mechanical assembly, wire forming, welding, epoxy dispensing, and dimension/performance measurement systems.
• Develop periodic improvement plan and lead implementation for processes in an assigned product area or specific process technology to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Provide advanced technical support to other departments, as necessary, including downtime analysis, troubleshooting and resolution of area specific technology, process, or equipment issues.
• Identify process parameter variation, coordinate data collection, analysis, action planning for reduction, improvement verification, and technical summary reporting for review with the appropriate cross-functional team members and internal management.
• Effectively communicate with cross functional team, area management, related co-workers, contractors, vendors, and customers as required to ensure project schedule, budget, and planned results are achieved, with minimal impact to normal operations.
•  Specify, source, and procure necessary tooling, equipment, and resources required to complete assigned projects within established guidelines.
• Provide technology transfer to Production technical staff and team members to support new process launches and process improvements, as required to meet company objectives.
• Support all business objectives of the company by aligning Production Engineering activities with the organizational goals and objectives.
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to work with all levels of staff required.  The ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information is required.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and following all regulations and requirements related to safety and environmental compliance.
• Responsible for following all safety and quality policy standards.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, skills & abilities:  Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Possess ability to perform duties utilizing current company software applications.  Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills required.  This position performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:  bachelor’s degree in engineering field required if technician no degree is required.

Experience:  3 years prior related experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Supervisory responsibilities may be required for this position. 

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:  Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Ability to work 40 – 60 hours per week, including weekends and holiday work.   

Travel:  Domestic travel required (average < 3 days per month) and international travel required (average < 1 week per year), to meet standard job requirements.   

Work Environment:  Balanced between office and manufacturing areas.     

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.