Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field required.
Minimum of three years of industrial engineering experience in automotive manufacturing, particularly in robotic welding and assembly.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is essential.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and manufacturing planning systems, as well as ERP systems (preferably SAP).
Demonstrated experience in conducting time studies and creating standardized work processes.
Responsibilities
Analyze and enhance production processes for various automotive manufacturing operations.
Develop and maintain standard work instructions and manufacturing specifications.
Conduct analyses to improve labor utilization and increase throughput.
Identify production bottlenecks and implement improvement solutions to enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects to minimize waste and costs.
Collaborate with quality teams to identify and resolve quality-related issues.
Evaluate production schedules to ensure alignment with customer delivery requirements.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and certification.
Engagement in Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.
Work in a dynamic and innovative automotive environment.
Collaborative cross-functional teamwork and communication.
Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and processes.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze, improve, and document production processes for assembly, welding, hemming, laser welding, robotic applications, and finishing operations involving Class A exterior vehicle components.
Develop and maintain standard work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing specifications.
Conduct time studies, work measurement analyses, and line balancing activities to optimize labor utilization and throughput.
Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve OEE.
Support launch activities for new products and process changes.
Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S, standardized work, and waste reduction programs.
Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework, inventory and manufacturing costs.
Develop and implement continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
Utilize Six Sigma and statistical analysis tools to drive process improvements.
Develop labor standards, staffing models, and capacity studies.
Perform equipment utilization analysis and support capital expenditure justification.
Evaluate production schedules and manufacturing constraints to ensure customer delivery requirements are achieved.
Support manufacturing readiness reviews and production ramp-up activities.
Ensure manufacturing processes maintain Class A surface appearance standards and dimensional requirements.
Collaborate with Quality team to investigate root causes of quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, APQP, and PPAP activities.
Support customer audits and internal quality assessments.
Drive error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) initiatives to prevent defects.
Review product designs for manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
Develop process flow diagrams, workstation layouts, and manufacturing feasibility studies.
Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, and process validation activities.
Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing performance data.
Develop KPI dashboards and reports on productivity, quality, labor efficiency, and capacity utilization.
Present improvement recommendations to plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field required.
Minimum of three (3) years of industrial engineering experience in automotive manufacturing, preferably with robotic welding, hemming, assembly, and BIW operations.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience with AutoCAD, simulation software, or manufacturing planning systems.
Experience conducting time studies, line balancing, labor analyses, process documentation, and creating standardized work.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plants, and IATF 16949 requirements.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork abilities.
Working knowledge of robotic assembly, welding, hemming, stamping and automated material handling systems.
Understanding of Class A automotive body panel standards and surface quality requirements.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
