This position is responsible for Assembly and/or Test of assigned product lines. This is a hands-on role supporting the daily production and long-term strategy needs of operations. Duties include high-level troubleshooting of processes, including yields, uptimes, and product-related issues. Additional responsibilities include training and mentoring technicians and associates; Developing, implementing, and managing new processes for product launches; and defining and implementing continuous improvement activities.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
• Passionate customer focus
• Observant critical thinking
• Thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution
• A commitment to continuous improvement
• A strategic approach to planning tasks
• A relentless drive to succeed
Here is a glimpse of what you'll do:
• Develop and define processes within Assembly and Test and operational improvement
• Lead product performance investigations as it relates to production or customer field issues.
• Develop, write, and maintain process-specific documentation including: control plans, PFMEAs, Operator Work Instructions, Preventative Maintenance Plans, Process Sheets
• Ability to provide high-level troubleshooting support to maintenance and technicians. Utilizing machine documentation, supplier contacts and sound problem-solving techniques
• Work with controls engineering to specify and debug code for automation
• Perform statistical analysis on large data sets and provide reports in support of internal and external customer activities
• Work with cross-functional teams including Design, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics and Operations, in support of current and new programs
• Make recommendations on future development needs for product lines within Assembly and test areas
• Develop and execute project plans within assigned areas to meet
• Work with external vendors and companies to define, select, deliver and qualify new solutions for the assembly and test process, using industry best practices
• Make recommendations of modifications to fixtures and tools to support quality and continuous improvement exercises
• Train and mentor Manufacturing Technicians, Associates and Coaches in process and product related matters
Here is some of what you'll need (required):
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND
• At least 6 years of process engineering experience AND
• At least 6 years of manufacturing experience
• US Citizen or Green Card Holder
• Automotive manufacturing experience with a focus on production testing
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Experience of assembly and or testing of complex mechanical components
• Experience with common assembly process and equipment including DC Torque drivers, Machine vision, Press operations, Robotic pick and place systems, leak testing, Laser marking and welding
• Experience in managing capital projects including specifying, selecting, runoff, installation and release to production
• Use data to drive the decision-making process, utilizing tools such as Six Sigma, GR&R, 8D and APQP
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while providing day-to-day production support
• Ability to effectively communicate issues relating to production and projects. including deadlines, quality concerns and line down time.
• Effective communicator with all levels of the organization
• Proven time management skills and a respect of deadlines.
• Exposure to LEAN tools
• Ability to read machine prints
• Experience working with micron-level tolerances
• Experience with high levels of automation
• Ability and desire to "do what it takes"
Here are skills and abilities we would like for you to have (preferred):
• Fuel or Air system experience
• Six Sigma Certification
• Experience with testing and instrumentation, including leak testing, pressure measurement, NVH, fuel system measurement
• Experience with high levels of automation
• Experience with micron level tolerances
