Technical Specialist for assembly in automotive manufacturing environment. Focus on process improvement and training within General Assembly department.
Responsibilities
Technical Specialist for assembly areas in the General Assembly department of an automotive manufacturing environment
Preparation of process documents, equipment install/modification before new vehicle launch
Monitoring and analyzing current production process, and making improvements in 4M during non-launching time period
Develop production processes and other production related systems to improve efficiency and quality of production
Develop principle work standards and line balancing to improve efficiency and quality of production
Execute LEAN manufacturing techniques and designs to improve efficiency and quality of production
Conduct motion and time studies (MODAPS – Modular Arrangement of Predetermined Time Standard) to identify areas for improvement in production processes
Analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement including Utilization, Quality, Safety, and Cost
Develop and implement cost reduction strategies and provide ROI justification for change using knowledge of assembly methods
Collaborate with other engineers and departments to develop and implement process improvements
Develop training materials on LEAN Manufacturing concepts and philosophy
Prepare training materials for Team Members on new/improved processes and procedures
Perform production Team Member training on new/improved processes and procedures
Ensure newly implemented processes and procedures are compliant with safety and environmental regulations
Conduct delay studies to determine root causes of downtime using statistical methods to identify areas of improvement
Analyze and plan layout requirements and workflow designs for new equipment and workspaces for maximum efficiency
Using CAD software model line layouts and identify storage and material handling improvements
Work with safety teams to identify ergonomic and safety issues, including methods to reduce ergonomic risk factors
Use of PFMEA for process set up and restraints
Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements
Meet all other requirements as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent preferred
0 – 10 years job related experience in an engineering/ industrial environment preferred
Experience in automotive assembly process as an Industrial Engineer desired
Skills / Knowledge: MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
SAP preferred
CATIA or similar CAD program
Production allocation simulation program and any other statistics software
Benefits
Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign)
Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift
Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility
Job title
General Assembly Specialist – Industrial Engineering
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