Production Engineer
Pubblicato il 04-10-2026 - JTEKT North America in Piemonte
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 has undergone a major expansion, that brought in over 120 new machines and automation systems, creating exciting opportunities for growth and advancement.
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Summary/Purpose
Responsible for providing support and ownership of the machining process engineering for JTEKT's Constant Velocity Joint (CVJ) machining lines. Responsible for CNC turning, grinding, and related machining process performance, troubleshooting, tooling, and continuous improvement, supporting the plant's standardization and line owner initiatives under the Lead Engineer for the machining processes.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities
- Responsible for the machining process performance for CNC turning, grinding,
and related operations on the machining lines
- Lead root-cause analysis and troubleshooting for machining-related downtime, scrap, and quality issues
- Design, develop, and test tooling, fixtures, and gauging to support robust, repeatable machining processes
- Build and maintain SOPs for the machining processes, supporting the plant's standardization and line owner initiative
- Perform equipment capability studies (Cpk/Ppk), PFMEA, and support APQP/PPAP for process and product changes
- Support commissioning new or rebuilt machining equipment to meet production and quality requirements
- Administer engineering documentation and process changes as needed
- Analyze process data to drive quality improvement, cost reduction, and cycle-time reduction
- Support capital equipment purchases and spare parts strategy for assigned lines
- Mentor area owners and technicians on machining processes to bu