Engineering Technician - Turning - East - 1st - Columbus, IN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

NTN Driveshaft Inc., a world leader in constant velocity technology for the automotive industry, is currently seeking a qualified Manufacturing Engineering Technician specializing in Turning and Induction Heat Treat for our Columbus Indiana operation. NTN currently has 2000 employees working in our Columbus operation and customer demand for our product is growing rapidly. NTN Driveshaft manufactures Constant Velocity Joints (CVJs) for all of the major automotive companies. These customers include Honda, Ford, Toyota, GM, Chrysler and most other automotive OEMs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop processes on existing and new automated manufacturing equipment.
• Setup the sequence of the machine operations, and optimize the total time required to process a CVJ component.
• Production support of equipment is necessary to optimize up time of equipment and prevent future breakdowns.
• Launch new lines and assist in the transfer to production.
• Oversee line rebuilds and replacements.
• Design tooling and new equipment.
• Develop new products on existing equipment; complete development reports.
• Lead improvement teams on cycle time reduction, planned maintenance and heavy maintenance.
• Collaborate with the maintenance department (in a leading position) to plan and provide practical support for equipment maintenance.
• Optimize manufacturing costs in the heat treatment process, analyze cycle time, time efficiency, and daily output to understand trends, and create action plans for improvement and countermeasures for improvement.
• Inspection of process sheet for heat treatment process
• Improvement of heat treatment quality (Analysis of causes of heat treatment quality defects and countermeasures)

• Responsibilities for engineering functions relating to CNC machining processes

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES:

• BS Mechanical Engineering Technology or associate degree with experience
• Extensive mechanical ability with basic electrical ability
• Project management
• Lean manufacturing
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Materials engineering knowledge mainly related to carbon steel (S53C)
• Knowledge of hydraulic and air-pressure equipment and hydraulic and air-pressure circuits
• Equipment knowledge of induction hardening and tempering equipment(Heat treatment coil design and cooling water management and selection knowledge)
• Knowledge of heat treatment quality inspection (Heat pattern, Case depth, Microstructure and hardness, etc.)
• Knowledge of heat treatment quality defects (Crack, Under-heat, Structure,etc.)
• Knowledge of inspection equipment for heat treatment defects (Eddy current , Magnetic test, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD with 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools/documents and processes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and carry moderate weights (up to 25-50 lbs).
• Comfortable working in various environments (offices, factories, construction sites).
• Dexterity for handling tools, machinery, and equipment.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail for designs, calculations, and safety standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in math, physics, and engineering principles.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.