What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assembly Engineer position at Tokai Rika Group?
General Overview:
The ideal Assembly Engineering Production Engineer candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented and has a strong foundation in mechanical & manufacturing engineering principles, with a passion for process improvement, automation, and quality assurance.
\n- Provide engineering support for electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.
- Design and optimize assembly processes using SolidWorks.
- Implement and maintain vision systems for inspection and quality control.
- Lead root cause analysis using Fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, PDCA, and other problem-solving tools.
- Conduct capability studies and analyze process data to ensure product consistency.
- Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Work Instructions.
- Support and evaluate automation projects and new technology integration.
- Operate and troubleshoot basic machinery including drill presses, sanders, and other shop tools.
- Collaborate w/ cross-functional teams to resolve production issues & implement corrective actions.
- Utilize Excel for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
- Assist with controls and PLC systems (experience a plus).
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field) preferred OR Associate’s degree (with 4 years’ experience).
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Excel, and problem-solving tools.
- Experience with vision systems, automation, and basic shop equipment preferred.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Prescription
- Vision
- 401K Company match
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Education Assistance
- Flex Spending
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan.
TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700 people at our Jackson, MI location.
We manufacture security and safety-related products: shift levers, shift-by-wire, steering wheels, exterior mirrors, steering column locks, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys, and more.
Shift your career into drive and help TAC Manufacturing make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.
TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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