Production Engineer - Futaba Indiana Of America : Job Details

Job Type Full-time Description Provides technical support for assigned process, project or product lines. Review project specifications to determine which equipment needs ordered and which to retool • Create and regularly update equipment installation, modification and trial schedules • Lead new equipment buyoff activities • Lead new equipment installation, trials and start up • Determine and plan equipment layouts based on process needs, available space and utilities • Create and maintain pin maps, spare parts lists, and other supporting documentation for use by other departments • Study and improve current production processes and equipment for cycle time and quality issues • Redesign tooling for countermeasures and kaizens • Help create capital budget • Maintain and update equipment drawings as needed • Oversee a variety of automated equipment designs and processes, such as projection, MIG, laser & spot welding • Lead cycle time calculation and analysis and determine reduction plans • Investigate and resolve machinery, quality and efficiency issues • Travel to vendor locations to review equipment progress, local and in Japan (10~15%) • Follow standard work instructions, including all safety policies and procedures • Comply with ISO 14001 standards • Perform 5S activities • Other duties as assigned by department manager Requirements Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering or equivalent work experience • Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics • Knowledge of a 3D CAD system • Excellent skills with M.S. Office • Good communication skills • Experience with Pro-E or Creo CAD software • Knowledge of PLC programming and robot teaching • Experience with various manufacturing and welding processes • Maintenance or fabrication experience