Engineer - Turning (1st Shift, NTN Driveshaft Anderson / Anderson, IN) - Anderson, IN

Work Location 7625 Layton Road, Anderson, Indiana 46011, United States

Pay Type Salaried

Job Description

Position Summary :

Responsible for supporting, developing and implementing engineering processes related to CNC production machining (Green Turning & Rolling / Broaching) for the manufacture of constant velocity joint (CVJs). Works closely with all related departments to support company objectives within a team based hands-on environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Supports, develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods for machining operations.
• Tests and evaluates equipment, instruments and components to eliminate failures and increase productivity and quality.
• Analyzes and designs workflow, work force utilization, space requirements, and layout of equipment for maximum efficiency.
• Develops and maintains CNC programs associated with the machining processes.
• Completes any changes to programs to produce quality components that meet drawing limits / customer requirements.
• Plans and specifies tooling requirements for production, including jigs and fixtures or special cutting tools.
• Ensures machine processes are running at optimum efficiency with correct speeds and feeds.
• Works to tight tolerances and checks own work during trial production batch runs.
• Participates in and / or leads cost reduction activities.
• Works closely with members of Manufacturing and Quality to support company targets for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Troubleshoots CNC machining set ups, processes on the shop floor and production problems whenever needed.
• Demonstrates a good analytical approach to problem solving.
• Uses statistical methods to evaluate process performance vs. specification.
• Installs and completes initial start-up of equipment.
• Creates and maintains process routings, process drawings, CNC programs, and tooling lists.
• Interacts with tooling, equipment, and sub-contract vendors to determine appropriate specifications and to arrange for the purchase of equipment, materials, or services.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information, as needed.
• Serves as technical leader of Engineering team comprised of Engineering Technician(s) and Japanese Support Engineer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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