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Working with personnel from manufacturing, maintenance, set‑up and engineering, the manufacturing engineer must be able to improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost‑reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.\nEssential Duties and Accountabilities Provide technical support for existing equipment and processes in a manufacturing environment to ensure optimum efficiency is achieved.\nDesign and development of tooling, mechanisms, and equipment for use in metalworking in manufacturing processes.\nPerform standard analysis, calculations, and generate drawings, as required in product engineering designs.\nIndependently manage multiple projects and activities to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, and continuous improvement goals while meeting planned deadlines.\nSupport other engineers in solving problems associated with manufacturing new or existing products.\nRequires the ability to interact and work with associates at multiple skill levels throughout the organization.\nProvide engineering support in area of scrap reduction, productivity improvements utilizing Lean tools, machine builds, and quality improvements.\nSupervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.\nJob Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience in using computers with the Windows operating system including the Microsoft Office Group of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.\nExperience with Pro/Engineer and AutoCAD.\nCapable of taking engineering theories and putting them to practical use in manufacturing.\nUnderstand and ability to apply Statistical Process Control to solve problems and make sound judgment.\nAbility to document process changes in support of a structured Quality Assurance system.\nAbility to work independently within a team structure.\nMust understand and be able to implement Lean manufacturing concepts, problem‑solving techniques, and root‑cause analysis.\nOther desirable skills and experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\nEffective interpersonal skills with internal and external customers.\nExperience in mechatronics and automated transfer processes.\nPractical understanding of problem‑solving techniques such as, 8D, A3, 5 Why, etc.\nUses hands on approach to engineering in support of abrasive metal removal processes.\nEducation and Experience Qualified candidates will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology with 0-2 years of experience.\nWork Environment/Physical Demands The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWork is performed in a normal office setting and on shop floor. In the office setting there will be minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment. Shop floor setting will result in exposure to hot and cold temperatures, noise, fumes, limited dust, and oily coolants. Requires walking, climbing, bending, and occasional lifting of material up to 40 pounds.\nThe performance of this position will require daily exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.\nTravel by automobile and plane may be required at times.\nBenefits A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect.\nProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.\nAn incentivebonusprogram based on job level and performance metrics.\nComprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.\n401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match.\n14 paid holidays and paid time off.\nTax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Jtekt","rawCompany":"jtekt","city":"Cairo","state":"GA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-18T03:35:44.933Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Process Engineer - CAI","description":"Title Associate Process Engineer\nSummary/Purpose The Associate Process Engineer will have an understanding of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques. Technical skills required in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, and production equipment with a strong focus on bearing manufacturing processes. Working with personnel from manufacturing, maintenance, set‑up and engineering, the manufacturing engineer must be able to improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost‑reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.\nEssential Duties and Accountabilities Provide technical support for existing equipment and processes in a manufacturing environment to ensure optimum efficiency is achieved.\nDesign and development of tooling, mechanisms, and equipment for use in metalworking in manufacturing processes.\nPerform standard analysis, calculations, and generate drawings, as required in product engineering designs.\nIndependently manage multiple projects and activities to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, and continuous improvement goals while meeting planned deadlines.\nSupport other engineers in solving problems associated with manufacturing new or existing products.\nRequires the ability to interact and work with associates at multiple skill levels throughout the organization.\nProvide engineering support in area of scrap reduction, productivity improvements utilizing Lean tools, machine builds, and quality improvements.\nSupervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.\nJob Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience in using computers with the Windows operating system including the Microsoft Office Group of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.\nExperience with Pro/Engineer and AutoCAD.\nCapable of taking engineering theories and putting them to practical use in manufacturing.\nUnderstand and ability to apply Statistical Process Control to solve problems and make sound judgment.\nAbility to document process changes in support of a structured Quality Assurance system.\nAbility to work independently within a team structure.\nMust understand and be able to implement Lean manufacturing concepts, problem‑solving techniques, and root‑cause analysis.\nOther desirable skills and experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\nEffective interpersonal skills with internal and external customers.\nExperience in mechatronics and automated transfer processes.\nPractical understanding of problem‑solving techniques such as, 8D, A3, 5 Why, etc.\nUses hands on approach to engineering in support of abrasive metal removal processes.\nEducation and Experience Qualified candidates will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology with 0-2 years of experience.\nWork Environment/Physical Demands The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWork is performed in a normal office setting and on shop floor. In the office setting there will be minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment. Shop floor setting will result in exposure to hot and cold temperatures, noise, fumes, limited dust, and oily coolants. 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