Assembly Engineering Coordinator

About Us

Hitachi Astemo provides advanced mobility solutions in the areas of electric powertrains for automobiles, advanced chassis, autonomous driving/advanced driver assistance systems, and systems for motorcycles. In addition to reducing traffic accidents and traffic congestion, we aim to reduce the burden on the environment by cleaning exhaust gas and improving fuel efficiency to contribute to the realization of a society that is both people- and eco-friendly. The Hitachi Astemo facility in North Carolina manufactures Automotive Electronic Control Units for both under hood and in cabin applications incorporating a highly advanced manufacturing process utilizing robotics handling and fully automated assembly and test systems.

Come join our growing organization and you'll find yourself part of a goal-oriented team, working in a fast-paced, inter-functional environment full of professional challenges and opportunities. If you're a highly motivated self-starter who brings leadership and enthusiasm to everything you do, then join Hitachi Astemo and participate in the advancement of automotive electronics manufacturing.

In addition to the many challenges of working in a fast-paced production environment, you will also enjoy one of the best and most affordable benefit packages in the industry. The benefit package includes paid yearly shutdowns, in addition to your vacation time.

We have a current career opportunity as a:

Assembly Engineering Coordinator

Location: Tarboro, NC, USA

Job Summary:

This role will be responsible for coordinating and planning engineering and maintenance activities in a high volume, high mix Tier 1 automotive facility. The incumbent will be responsible for leading the analysis of plant KPI's and leading continuous improvement of cost, quality and efficiency in the Assembly production area

This incumbent will work alongside maintenance, quality and production colleagues to improve existing processes and define new processes where needed. You will be able to provide process expertise regarding process improvement techniques to achieve corporate objectives within the costs allowable.

• Organize and Assign Staff, and Direct Integration of New Model and Mass Production Activities.

• Supervise and Develop Assembly Engineering Team

• Provide technical and administrative support and guidance for direct reports

• Recommend Methods for Improving Utilization of Personnel, Materials, and Utilities

• Plan, Direct and Participate in Production Equipment Setup, Installation, Testing, and Repair.

• Direct, Review, and Approve equipment designs, changes and testing

• Lead continuous improvement activities on Assembly Production lines

• Lead Root Cause Analysis for Quality and Efficiency Issues