Assembly Process Improvement Technician

What a Day Looks Like

You start at the line, eyes on takt time and flow. You spot a bottleneck, sketch a simple go/no-go gauge, and within hours operators have a mistake-proofing tool that keeps quality tight. You walk the cell with line leaders, record a short video for a kaizen review, and time each motion. By lunch, you've updated metrics, tuned standard work, and coached an operator on a 5S improvement. In the afternoon, you huddle with material coordinators and a supplier to set visual min/max triggers that keep parts moving. You finish by documenting your fixture design and sharing it across BAC.

Impact You Will Make

• Elevate Assembly Line Standards and takt performance through targeted improvements and standard work refinement.
• Design and implement mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions such as go/no-go gauges and visual aids.
• Run kaizen events using tools like video analysis, time studies, and 5S workshops to eliminate waste and boost productivity.
• Improve material flow; collaborate with internal/external suppliers and Material Coordinators to establish visual min/max systems.
• Act as a change agent—coach, inspire, and train operators and line leaders in Lean principles and 5S.
• Share and solicit best practices with other plants; update operational metrics as required.
• Continuously identify and resolve safety risks on the assembly line.

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience with the site’s products and how they’re built.
• Applied knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen; able to demonstrate these methods in real operations.
• Ability to design simple parts, fixtures, and gauges for continuous improvement; proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strength in documenting improvements and distributing learnings across BAC.
• Comfort leading kaizen activities (video/film analysis, time studies, and 5S workshops).
• Strong verbal and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills; a coaching mindset.
• Quality-focused with high attention to detail; organized with solid planning abilities.
• Problem analysis and structured problem-solving skills.
• Computer savvy with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and the Internet.
• Welding skills are a plus.
• Safety-first mindset; aware of hazards and proactive with precautions.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, work with basic math, and use handheld measuring tools.

Role Structure

• Judgment: Primary job functions typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Supervision: None (individual contributor).

Proficiencies

• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS **

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk, see, and hear. The employee must be able to frequently lift/push/pull objects that are 50 pounds or heavier.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT **

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually high and hearing protection is required. Eye protection, gloves, hearing protection and safety shoes must be worn at all times. Good plant safety practices will be required. This individual will be working in an environment that includes occasional exposure to the elements, inclement weather, working in confined spaces, and heights.