Manufacturing Engineer (TN) at US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC Portland, OR
US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC · Portland, OR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC (industrial) in Portland, OR. Supervises/conducts installation of new equipment and processes in support of new product launches and process improvements.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, FMEA, Control plans, IATF 16949, PLC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel
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How this role compares
Against 18 other live manufacturing postings in Oregon.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $90k–$120k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 68%
- Automation 58%
- ✓ Tooling 42%
- ✓ Lean 37%
- SPC 32%
- Robotics 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for IATF 16949, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC
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Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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responsibilities
of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed. Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency. Document work standards, control plans, PFMEA, PFD, machine instructions, and specifications. Provide training to team members of process and equipment skills. Assist team members with troubleshooting of equipment and processes. Monitors process conditions of manufacturing equipment. Lead investigations into process abnormalities to determine root cause and suggest countermeasures. Ensure processes comply with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, OSHA, EHS, and any other related government regulations, as well as, seeking continuous improvement in these areas. Support capacity analysis and ROI on current and future year plans. Supervises/conducts installation of new equipment and processes in support of new product launches and process improvements. Determine budget costs and manage projects within the budget. Develop and maintain comprehensive preventative maintenance plan for equipment. Understands, directs, and takes a leadership role in C.I., Lean Manufacturing, and other improvement initiatives as designated by supervisor. Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tooling, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods. Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams. Other tasks/functions as assigned.
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Description: The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry. The manufacturing engineer position develops and recommends cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with safety, product specifications and quality standards; recommends improvements to production processes, methods, and controls; helps to coordinate manufacturing launches for new or revised products. Helps to troubleshoot equipment and determine the root cause of the equipment failure as needed throughout the plant. Essential Duties and