Production Engineer

AVA Consulting is seeking a Production Engineer

Location: Huntsville, TN

U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Company Background: Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for a Production Engineer to be part of its team in its North American operations.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Developing process plans for production lines within the powertrain department with direct support from the Manager.
• Directly supporting other engineers or technicians through mentorship.
• Leading the cost planning, budget creation, machine specification, procurement, validation, installation, pre-productions trials and launch of production lines.
• Creating and maintaining detail schedule and budget for assigned area.
• Participate in cross functional working groups across the local facility and corporate departments to achieve project goals.
• Participate in a mentor program to grow as an engineer and learn from others within the department.
• Construction / Equipment installations.

Requirements:

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field or 5+ years of automotive engineering experience
• Experience in production preparation of manufacturing and experience in execution of capital projects, preferably from initial planning to start of production.
• Experience creating and implementing assembly processes in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with detail schedule creation and utilization for capital projects greater than $500K
• AutoCad experience, including the ability to read, interpret and modify 2D drawings
• Ability to support weekends, off shift, and holidays as needed
• Ability to work plant scheduled shutdown times each year (December)
• Ability for business travel, both domestic and international.
• Ability for business travel to other North American sites to support future projects

Preferred Skills

• Client Production Engineering experience in; Assembly, Machining, Paint, Welding, Stamping
• PLC experience, including the ability to investigate and troubleshoot
• Experience and/or exposure to powertrain manufacturing processes
• Experience and/or exposure to client Business Practices problem solving
• Equipment installation and validation

NOTE: Interested Candidates can apply by sending their Updated Resume and Contact Details.

Ron Tolson

AVA Consulting

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