The scope of the Assembly Planning Specialist will be to manage projects in an automotive manufacturing environment to meet and exceed company goals and objectives.

The role and responsibilities are comprised of the following, including but not limited to:

• Maintenance and Production support
• Develop the production process to ensure processes meet safety standards, quality standards, environmental, and OSHA regulations
• Create a continuous improvement environment to develop best in class production system
• Coordinate production trials
• Coordinate activities with the maintenance team to minimize production delays due to equipment issues
• Develop systems to meet KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements
• Identify requirements for maintenance and production resources to modify assembly systems to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Monitor safety, quality, cost, and productivity with improvement activities for assigned areas of production
• Lead and complete projects on schedule and within the annual operational and capital budgets
• Provide direction and assistance to analyze production issues, propose countermeasures, and resolve issues.
• Lead and drive problem solving activates in regard to process and machine issues
• Collaborate with other production departments, quality, production control, and engineering to provide best in class product quality

Work Schedule

• Work schedule will vary based on project progress and initiatives (typically Mon thru Fri).
• Potential to work on Off-shifts, Weekend, and Plant Shutdown(s).
• Holiday Structure: MLK day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Shutdown(s).
• 12 days PTO per calendar year (96 hours).

Required Qualifications

• 4-year Engineering degree
• 3-5 years job related experience, automotive experience preferred
• Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineer
• Positive employee relations/team building
• Lean/visual systems
• Continuous improvement
• Project Management
• Vendor Management
• Ergonomic evaluations
• Quality circles
• Part delivery system development
• CAD assembly simulation

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred
• ERP/MRP/EDI System Knowledge
• Implementation of engineering changes
• Maintenance system development/management
• Jig and Fixture development
• Robotic integration
• PLC programming
• Assembly torque tools
• MicroStation or Catia design
• Ergonomic assist development
• Automotive facility start-up
• External logistics coordination
• Automotive manufacturing experience

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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