Production Engineer
Hitachi Astemo · Berea, KY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 11 days ago
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An engineer-level production role at Hitachi Astemo (automotive) in Berea, KY.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, OEE
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About the role
Education
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Other Engineering field required.
Experience (preferred)
- ✓3+ years in automotive manufacturing, preferably Tier 1 supplier environment.
- ✓Direct experience with automated (EV/HEV systems) production environments.
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Company Name
ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.
Job Family
Manufacturing & Operations
Job Description
Job Description Summary
This position will provide leadership, technical expertise, and critical engineering role in optimizing manufacturing processes, supporting world-class quality with high-volume production, leading process innovation in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. This position supports both current production and new program launches, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, automation, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Manufacturing Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- •Support Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, VSM).
- •Lead improved line performance by driving OEE, throughput, equipment uptime/reliability, and cycle time improvements with Cross-Functional team.
- •Analyze and interpret production data to identify and eliminate bottlenecks.
- •Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues, implementing robust corrective actions.
- •Support Digital Manufacturing initiatives (MES, Smart Factory Technologies)
New Product Introduction (NPI), Automation, & Advanced Engineering
- •Support collaboration with the Corporate PE team to support program launches through APQP, PPAP, and Run-at-Rate activities.
- •Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes including automation, robotics, visions systems, and AI technology.
- •Support Control Plans, PFMEA, and Standard Work Instruction development for new products.
- •Support Corporate PE team with equipment validation (FAT/SAT), process capability studies, and pilot builds.
- •Ensure manufacturing readiness for Start of Production (SOP).
Safety, Quality, & Compliance
- •Promote Safety First culture & maintain industry leading safety performance
- •Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, & customer-specific requirements.
- •Support root cause investigations using 8D, 5-Why, FTA, and Fishbone analysis.
- •Implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) to reduce scrap, rework, & warranty risks.
PE Department & Cross-Functional Team (CFT) Leadership
- •Provide supervisory support & technical leadership for other Site Production Engineers, as assigned by PE Department Management.
- •Provide technical leadership for the Cross-Functional Team on the shop floor.
- •Interface directly with OEM customers and key suppliers when required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (preferred)
- +Strong leadership and project management capabilities
- +Effective communication with cross-functional and global teams
- +Ability to proactively identify safety risks/near misses & drive effective improvements
- +Strong knowledge of AIAG standards for Automotive Manufacturing (ex. APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEA, Standard Work)
- +Analytical and leadership skills to drive CFT problem solving activities through root cause determination & countermeasure implementation
- +SPC and Process Capability analysis
- +Ability to identify opportunities and implement Automation, Robotics, Vision Systems, AI technologies, MES Systems, Lean Manufacturing techniques, etc. to optimize processes
- +Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, launch-intensive environment
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- •Safety Performance (OSHA Incident Rate-OIR) & Compliance
- •Customer Concerns (Parts Per Million – PPM)
- •Scrap and Defect Reduction (% of Sales $)
- •Productivity (Efficiency, OEE – FTQ, Availability, & Performance %)
- •Throughput improvement (Plan Attainment %, Jobs Per Hour – JPH)
- •Successful product launches (on-time, in-budget, 0 PPM)