Specialist - General Assembly (Industrial Engineering)

Job description

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 Training / Certification: 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.