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Mazda North American Operations · 5 hours ago

Engineer, Production Process Planning (Stamping & Weld)

Madison, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$74K/yr - $108K/yr

3+ years exp

Mazda North American Operations is seeking an Engineer in Production Process Planning to join their Production Engineering team. This role focuses on supporting changes for new vehicle projects and ensuring alignment across departments while identifying and solving manufacturing process issues to improve efficiency and quality.

AutomotiveMarketingProduct DesignRetail

Responsibilities

Support Sr Engineer in conducting studies to identify and address, with management, the needs of production process changes, including equipment settings and construction for revised and future projects

Support Sr Engineer in conducting analyses to identify and address changes, with management support, to update and match specifications on production pace adjustments as well as production mix ratios

Communicate all changes with related stakeholders and ensure successful implementation

Assist in development of local trial plans and event preparation progress reports necessary for project progression and regularly report to management

Identify when further support is needed from Japanese counterparts and request guidance, especially in response to changes

Coordinate local construction on product or process changes, ensuring alignment with established project quality goals

Collaborate with manufacturing and maintenance departments to verify that modifications function as intended through trials and inspections

Conduct final checks on workability and quality during in-line events and expedite the handover to MTMUS

Provide support to MNAO/MTMUS members throughout project phases, developing manuals and procedures as necessary to ensure proper maintenance and management within MTMUS

Organize information from MTMUS-related departments and manage the entire project to prevent delays and problems, ensuring smooth execution across all involved parties, including MNAO and MTMUS

Assist in analyzing/evaluating existing manufacturing processes to identify any bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or quality-related problems

Support development and implementation of improvement plans to address issues, aiming to optimize overall process performance

Implement on-site modifications to improve manufacturing processes as needed, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure effective execution

Respond to unexpected errors within the manufacturing process; make proposals for any necessary mechanical design changes, including ordering new parts or equipment

Partner with Sr Engineer to validate the effectiveness of implemented solutions to ensure they meet the desired outcomes and adhere to quality standards

Assist in tracking and monitoring budgets to ensure alignment with financial goals throughout the production lifecycle

Qualification

Production engineeringProject planningBudgetingMicrosoft OfficeMechanical engineeringProcess improvementCustomer service attitudeOrganizedSound reasoningCommunicationTeamwork skillsProblem-solving mindsetInitiativeDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering, or related field or equivalent combination or education, training, and/or work experience in lieu of degree

Minimum three (3) years' experience in production engineering or maintenance department in automotive OEM or related industry

Experience in project planning, budgeting, and reporting

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Keen attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines

Ability to learn MTMUS's unique process control system and Mazda's unique final vehicle quality assurance system

Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Exemplary teamwork skills with a strong work ethic

Customer satisfaction and service attitude with strong people skills

Organized & detail oriented

Results-driven and fully responsible, reliable, and consistent

Ability to work independently and with little supervision, to include problem-solving mindset

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to take initiative and determine appropriate actions logically

Sound reasoning skill and ability to present ideas clearly and succinctly

Preferred

Basic knowledge of Mechanical engineering and software programing is a plus

Knowledge of or experience with paperless, automated workflow computer processing is a definite plus

Company

Mazda North American Operations

Established in Hiroshima, Japan in 1920, Mazda is an international automotive manufacturer, conducting business in nearly 140 countries and regions around the world; known for beloved vehicles including the Mazda CX-5, MX-5 Miata, and others.

Founded in 1920

Irvine, California, USA

501-1000 employees