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Futaba Indiana of America · 2 months ago

Production Engineer Stamping Specialist

Vincennes, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Futaba Indiana of America Corporation is a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility seeking a Production Engineer Stamping Specialist. This role is responsible for supporting and optimizing stamping operations to meet quality, efficiency, and safety standards, while collaborating with various teams to troubleshoot issues and implement process improvements.

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Responsibilities

Support and optimize stamping operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met

Review project specifications to determine tooling needs

Create and regularly update tooling and press machine installation, modification, and trail schedules

Lead new tooling buyoff activities

Determine and plan the stamping layouts based on process needs, available space and utilities

Create and maintain FMEA, MQC, and Tooling and Stamping Machine PM list and other supporting documentation for use by other departments

Study and improve current production processes and tooling for SPM/GSPH and quality issues

Redesign tooling for countermeasures and kaizens

Help create capital budget

Troubleshoot PLC, stamping machines, and other automation concerns in collaboration with production, maintenance, and quality teams

Ensure compliance with IATF, ISO, and other applicable automotive industry standards

Maintain and update tooling drawings as needed

Oversee a variety of automated equipment designs and processes, such as Auto cranes, Auto loader, and Auto de-stack

Understand the Die Function and Press Function to help determine tooling and stamping machine issues

Lead and understand the key elements of Quality Improvement

Study and Contribute for the tooling profitability including reduction of supporter cost

Lead stamping cycle time calculation and analysis to determine reduction plans

Investigates and resolve machinery, quality, and efficiency issues

Travel to vendor locations to review equipment progress, both locally and in Japan

Follow standardized work instruction, including all safety policies and procedures

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production planning, quality objectives, and plant efficiency goals

Other job duties as assigned

Qualification

Stamping operationsMetal forming processesISO compliance3D CAD systemPLC programmingTooling machineryAuto manufacturing experienceMaintenance experienceFabrication experiencePro-ECreo CADMS Office proficiencyCommunication

Required

Associate's degree or higher in Advanced Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Equivalent work experience in auto manufacturing will be considered

Knowledge of 3D CAD system

Ability to use the tooling machinery to fix and make tooling

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Proficiency in MS Office systems

Experience in Auto Manufacturing

Knowledge of Pro-E or Creo CAD software

Proficiency in PLC programming and tooling machinery technique

Experience with various manufacturing and stamping processes

Maintenance or fabrication experience

Must be able to use a variety of tools and equipment such as computer terminal for data input, copy machines, calculator and any other equipment related to functional area

Must had prior experience with drafting software such as CAD

Must be able to use software includes the use of Windows Operating System, MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access database, etc), and Internet

Lifting up to 27 pounds – must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds

Physical Sight – Able to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen

Verbal & Written Communications – Able to efficiently present complex matters to audience with little technical knowledge and to executive management

Telephone Communications – Able to communicate verbally using a telephone

Multitasking – Able to manage multiple work projects simultaneously

Occasionally travels by automotive and or plane