Industrial Engineer

GPS ME Lean Material Strategies (LMS)

LMS Process Engineer

Justifications

As the Lead LMS Process Engineer, your primary responsibility is to define and lead the deliverables for Battery and Drive Unit programs. This includes overseeing the design and procurement of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems) and AGV/AMR (Automated Guided Vehicles/Autonomous Mobile Robots) automated solutions specifically tailored for these programs.

Additionally, your role involves defining the overall plant layout, including the aisle network and material plan. This requires careful consideration of the specific requirements and constraints of the Battery and Drive Unit programs to ensure optimal material flow, efficient storage, and seamless integration of automated solutions.

By taking the lead in these areas, you play a critical role in ensuring the successful implementation of automated material movement and storage systems, ultimately contributing to the overall efficiency and productivity of the manufacturing complex.

Position Description

The role of the LMS Process Engineer encompasses a wide range of responsibilities related to material storage and movement throughout the manufacturing facility. This includes overseeing the integration of material flow from the receiving dock to the shipping dock. The engineer is tasked with evaluating various aspects of material handling, such as receiving, storage, staging, delivery, repackaging, empty container management, floor space utilization, labor allocation, operating expenses, and the design of an optimal layout for material flow.

While the primary focus is on process development and execution, collaboration is essential with other teams within Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Plant Operations. This collaborative approach allows for effective coordination and communication across disciplines to ensure smooth material movement and operational efficiency throughout the manufacturing facility.

Key responsibilities

• Provide significant input and participation in the entire Plan for Every Part (PFEP) process.
• Calculate the storage needs for direct materials, including racking, floor space, and dunnage.
• Determine the requirements for GSC (Global Supply Chain) indirect labor.
• Design, develop, and procure all material movement and storage equipment, including ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems) and AGV/AMR (Automated Guided Vehicles/Autonomous Mobile Robots) automation.
• Develop innovative strategies for material storage and movement, and actively seek opportunities for implementation.
• Integrate the layout of people, manufacturing equipment, and material flow through the creation of a Material Flow Map.
• Conduct analysis of material flow and congestion to identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in Plant Launch Wall Reviews, providing updates on status and countermeasures.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including CME Execution and Plant Launch Teams.
• Address lessons learned from Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities and share knowledge with other manufacturing sites.
• Assist in defining material flow metrics, standardized work processes, and operations playbooks.

These responsibilities highlight the LMS Process Engineer's crucial role in optimizing material storage and movement, ensuring efficient operations, and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the manufacturing facility.

Key Qualifications

• Experience in designing, procuring, building, installing, and debugging equipment related to material movement and storage.
• Proficient in managing Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including program management, OEM timing, addressing open issues, and providing financial forecasts.
• Previous experience as a Project Lead, with the ability to coordinate resources, provide leadership updates, report status, and track timelines.
• Possess practical problem-solving skills, with either formal training or experience applying methodologies such as Red X or 7 Diamond.
• Knowledge and experience with Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs), simulation techniques, and controls plans.
• Exposure to controls engineering, understanding the principles and concepts related to control systems in manufacturing environments.

These qualifications demonstrate the LMS Process Engineer's expertise in equipment design, project management, process optimization, problem-solving, and familiarity with relevant methodologies and tools used in the manufacturing industry.

EDUCATION

• BS in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management or Equivalent Experience.