Position Summary:

Technical Specialist for assembly areas in the General Assembly department of an automotive manufacturing environment. Job requirements include 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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. Before new model launch, manage allocation study, simulate the process, and approve for finalization.
• 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.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent preferred

Related Experience:

• 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

Additional Information:

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.