Assembly Engineer (NTN Driveshaft Anderson/Anderson, Indiana)

Company: NTN Bearing of America
Location: Anderson
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Description Assembly Engineer (NTN Driveshaft Anderson/Anderson, Indiana)
NTN, a world leader in constant velocity technology for the automotive industry, is currently seeking a qualified Assembly Engineer for our Anderson, Indiana operation. NTN Anderson manufactures Constant Velocity Joints (CVJs) for many of the major OEM automotive companies.

Position Summary:
Responsible for the development, implementation, and improvement of engineering processes related to the assembly of constant velocity joint (CVJs). Works closely with all related departments to support company objectives within a team based, hands on environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Supports, develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods for assembly operations.
* Tests and evaluates equipment, instruments and components to eliminate failures and increase productivity and quality.
* Develops methods for maintaining or increasing production levels in the assembly process while improving safety, production costs, yields, and quality.
* Develops program edits, equipment adjustments, and tooling improvements to company objectives.
* Develops and designs tooling for the assembly of CVJs through reverse engineering of existing tooling and new tooling design.
* Troubleshoots process problems and identifies solutions that reduce downtime and conserve maintenance costs.
* Plans and performs plant trials to determine performance capabilities.
* Determines test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needs to implement engineering changes.
* Troubleshoots process problems and identifies solutions related to assembly programming or tooling that reduce downtime and conserve maintenance costs.
* Participates in and/or leads cost reduction activities.
* Works closely with members of Manufacturing and Quality to support company targets for cost, quality, and delivery.
* Uses statistical methods to evaluate process performance vs. specification.
* Plans and facilitates installs and performs initial start-up of equipment.
* Serves as technical leader of Engineering team comprised of Engineering Technician(s) and Japanese Support Engineer.
* Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* 3+ years of experience as an engineer in a manufacturing environment preferred.
* Good hands on abilities (help, assist and perform).
* Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, hydraulic diagrams and machine blueprints.
* Experience with CAD software (i.e. AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks) a plus.
* Experience with trouble shooting and programming robots, PLC, servo controllers and VFD's a plus.
* Experience with FANUC robot, Mitsubishi PLC a plus.
* Experience with communication between machine controls and server database a plus.
* Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office, experience with Microsoft Project a plus.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Team oriented.
* Ability to work well cross-functionally and communicate with internal and external parties.
* Strong problem solving skills, including ability to collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions and recommend effective corrective action.
* Ability to organize, plan, allocate resources and prioritiz to meet multiple overlapping and competing deadlines and strict timelines.
* Strict attention to safety.
* Demonstrated project management and leadership abilities.
* Strong organizational skills (document control/drawing control).
* Budget and financial experience.
* Previous experience in automotive manufacturing or in a multi-cultural environment a plus.


NTN Driveshaft Anderson, Inc. offers competitive wages and a full range of comprehensive benefits that far exceed the industry standard. These include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation and tuition reimbursement. NTN Driveshaft Anderson, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

Qualified applicants should apply online at:

Job: Engineering Primary Location: Indiana-Anderson, NTN Driveshaft Organization: Engineering : Job Posting: Apr 26, 2023, 6:35:28 PM

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