Hino Motors Manufacturing is an OEM that assembles trucks in West Virginia, automotive components in Arkansas, and operates a parts distribution center in California. We are currently seeking a Specialist, Engineering located in Mineral Wells/Williamstown, WV reporting directly to the AM, Production Services - Engineering. This individual will lead special projects to develop new production processes for major plant improvement initiatives and is also responsible for supporting the plant's technology-based tools enhancement program. This position supports all production and maintenance activities with a key role of the position focusing on new process and equipment development, as well as maintaining the plant's existing equipment. This position also strives to improve and enhance the plant's safety and quality performance when evaluating and implementing new tools and projects.Key Responsibilities:
- Leads project teams to develop new production processes and equipment for major plant improvement initiatives
- Oversees major equipment installation projects
- Supports technology-based tools implementation
- Helps production and maintenance in areas of engineering, equipment, and process development
- Direct and delegate suitable projects to co-op and internship candidates and provide appropriate support and feedback
- Mentor new engineers
- Improves processes by examining departmental work processes
- Research engineering changes and communicate directly with production for timely implementation.
- Participates in all meetings essential to communicating issues and improvements to management
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of three years of experience in an engineering role in a manufacturing environment, automotive experience is preferred.
Required Skills:
- Mechanical knowledge
- Electrical/Programmable Logic Controllers
- Lean manufacturing
- Problem solving methodologies and root cause analysis
- Process development
- Continuous improvement
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge
- Ability to use a computer and such applications as CAD design and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deal with problems involving situations where limited standardization exists
- Project management experience or ability
Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (HMMUSA) requires all new hires to successfully pass a post offer-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning employment. All new hires must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.A. within their first 3 days of employment. HMMUSA uses E-Verify.Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (HMMUSA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HMMUSA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.