Production Engineer jobs in Columbus, GA

SUMMARY:

Perform engineering functions and responsibilities, in support of production, for the entire assembly shop, including Trim, Door, Final and Chassis areas, as well as, connected areas such as the Wheel Alignment, Off Line Test, Shower, Repair and Logistic Area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, coordinate, buy off and support installation of equipment required for production.
• Develop training materials and plans for team members in support of Group Leaders.
• Support production lines and associated team members.
• Perform line balance activities for new model, take up/down.
• Support a continuous improvement program to ensure corporate success.
• Plan/design and implement tools, production aids, assist devices, etc. that are required for production.
• Evaluate, plan and implement new model launches including equipment, tooling, process sheets, and work instructions.
• Lead problem solving activities in the production environment to ensure quality products including development of short/long term countermeasures.
• Develop, implement, and follow countermeasures on annual plan in support of corporate goals/targets.
• Analyze trend data to develop, implement, and follow-up with countermeasures to existing production concerns using available indicators.
• Develop, implement and follow-up a proactive ergonomics program in production.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field along with two (2) to five (5) years of progressive experience in a similar field in a manufacturing environment preferably within the automotive industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess strong self-responsibility.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Flexible schedule to work overtime, holidays and weekends as required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and effective decision-making.
• Ability to perform multi-tasks with multiple priorities within a designated time frame.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in making recommendations, exercising company decisions, and carrying out essential job duties that affect efficient business operations and its objectives, policies, practices, and conditions.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
• Experience with SAP system preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• • Location: West Point, GA 31833
  • Assignment Start: ASAP 

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.