JTEKT North America Corporation Employee Directory
Motor Vehicle Parts ManufacturingSouth Carolina, United States1001-5000 Employees
JTEKT North America Corporation is a motor vehicle parts manufacturer based in Greenville, South Carolina, employing between 1,001 and 5,000 people. As a subsidiary of JTEKT Corporation, it develops and manufactures steering systems, driveline components, and bearings for automotive, industrial, and energy sectors (bearings previously marketed under the Koyo brand). The company maintains a strong North American presence and works with automakers and industrial customers to deliver high-performance, reliable mobility solutions. It operates with quality management standards indicated by certifications such as ISO 14001 and IATF 16949. Recent activity includes expansions at facilities in Greenville and Piedmont, South Carolina, adding multiple production lines and equipment to increase manufacturing capacity, along with leadership changes in 2024 when Yoshihito Kondo was appointed president. The organization is part of the JTEKT global group, focusing on steering, driveline, and bearing technologies for a range of industries.