Engineer 1, Production Engineering
Hitachi Astemo · Berea, KY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Production
- Travel
- 5%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Hitachi Astemo (automotive) in Berea, KY.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Day to day
- about 5% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
How this role compares
Against 9 other live production postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 6+)
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 80%
- EHS / safety 60%
- Lean 40%
- Root cause 40%
- New product launch 40%
- Automation 40%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
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 Production team at Hitachi Astemo
We found 3 people at this company and state: 3 on the team. Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. See them ↓
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
Write to Brian → (free) - 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- The posting says about 5% travel. Between which sites?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
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.
This plant: Hitachi Astemo in Berea
12 other open roles at this site · 3 people we found on the production team.
- Production Engineer - Controls / Robotics (Advanced Manufacturing Engineer) · Controls
- Production Tech · Production · Technician
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Production Engineer · Production
- Production Technician · Production · Technician
- Quality Assurance Engineer · Quality
Full description from Hitachi AstemoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
of the position at each specific (HIAMS)AM site and/or the strengths of the employee and the needs of the company):
Under direct supervision, assists higher level Engineers with the design, plan and project coordination by performing any combination of or all essential duties and
responsibilities
assigned. Develops, evaluates, and improves methods while emphasizing the implementation of quality, efficiency, process, costing, and equipment improvements. Observes and assists higher level Engineers in resolving problematic issues related to specific areas of technology, equipment and processes. Confers with appropriate departments to ensure efficient and effective review and implementation for completed job tasks. Contacts vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards. Must be able to apply technical theory and other acquired knowledge to resolve technical problems. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and must be able to draw, read and interpret schematics.
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
Experience: Less than 3 years prior related experience preferred.
- ✓Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.
Supervisory
Responsibilities
Supervisory
responsibilities
may be possible to perform the job duties as designated by area management.
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
Company Name
ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.
Job Family
Engineering
Job Description
Summary : Under the direction of management, exercises responsibility for execution of Engineering strategies and tactical plans at (HIAMS)AM sites. This position develops priorities and objectives in cooperation with each site management team and oversees implementation. Position serves as a corporate resource to all Engineering staff and management teams at all sites. 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
Working Conditions
Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work 40 – 60 hours per week, including weekends and holiday work.
Travel: Up to 5% domestic and international may be required as needed.
Work Environment: Working in an office environment with exposure to manufacturing areas.