Job Details

About the Job

JTEKT North America is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, bearing solutions, and high-performance machine tools. Our global vision is to be preferred by all stakeholders to include customers, associates, suppliers and our local communities. We employ great people that build value which surpasses the expectations of customers, build excellent products that astonish the world and build professionals who think and act autonomously. If you share our values, come find your place in our JTEKT community.

We have an opportunity in our Vonore, TN manufacturing plant for a Design/CAD Specialist & Drawing Facilitator >If you want an opportunity to make a difference and enjoy fast paced, challenging work this is the career for you!

Summary/Purpose

Perform as a key link between engineering, technical centers, and production teams. Focus on creating and managing 2D and 3D CAD drawings, supporting process documentation, and maintaining drawing databases. It also involves coordinating with Japan and technical centers to implement and uphold the JANA drawing system.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

Provide, as required, support, direction and hands-on involvement to meet the need of JATV and the Engineering Lead Draftsman functions as follows:

• Prepare new 2D and 3D product related drawings
• Prepare manufacturing layouts as needed.
• Translate engineering concepts into detailed technical drawings.
• Ensure design accuracy and compliance with industry standards
• Collaborate with engineers to refine and optimize designs
• Coordinate CAD system maintenance, software updates, hardware updates, and M.E. drawing database management.
• Keep TS16949-compliant documentation and records related to the technical departments.
• Change Control implementation, ex. Issue PCR, coordinate change implementation, follow-up on open items.
• Facilitate communication between design, manufacturing, and quality teams. Provide assistance and participate in design projects, KAIZEN activities or other industrial engineering tasks as required.
• Work daily overtime and Saturdays and/or Sundays when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Solidworks and AutoCad. Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Strong organizational skills, able to work well under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously
• Strong geometric dimensioning and tolerance skills and knowledge.
• Must enjoy challenges and meet planned deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office suite, Draftsight, Solidworks, AutoCAD or CATHIA
• Fundamental knowledge and experience in precision machining, assembly of mechanical components, and gauging technology as related to design
• Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communications, and planning/organization skills
• Understand modern manufacturing techniques used for high volume production lines of automotive safety components
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment, without close supervision
• Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science, Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Design Engineering or equivalent experience with 2 - 4-year technical degree.
• AAS in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Computer Drafting and Design preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Drafting and Solid Modeling ideal.

Work 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sit with intermittent walking
• Manual dexterity for such duties as stapling, collating, sorting, filing, typing, and writing
• Communicate (hearing and speech) with individuals in person and by phone
• Visually read reports, computer screens, etc.
• Maintain a minimum of 8 hours worked/day, 5 days/week

It is the policy at JTEKT to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law.