Key Accountabilities

• Troubleshoot problems encountered within current processes, equipment, and operations.
• Eliminate waste and streamline flow and processes using lean methodologies.
• Troubleshoot equipment, assist in layouts for integration of new products into existing plant areas, develop FMEA’s and flow charts.
• Create work instructions for any new processes or any process that does not currently have a work instruction
• Work on issues to eliminate problems by identifying root cause and implementing permanent corrective actions.
• Support quality on any customer issues to ensure containment, root cause identification, and corrective actions
• Review the KPIs daily to ensure we do not have an FPY, scrap, throughput issue. If we do escalate with the team and resolve.
• Ensure that all processes are documented.
• Assist in product launch. Teach, educate and drive the Lean Production System.
• Help establish, lead, and sustain a continuous improvement culture.
• Drive visual management into all aspects of the manufacturing environment.
• Be an active change agent ensuring all changes are done through our CMS process.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of site safety and health goals, objectives, rules and procedures. He/she will actively participate in the Global Star Safety Framework (GSSF) program, as well as, follow all EHS rules, procedures and policies

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Engineering or Manufacturing/Industrial Technology preferred.
• 5-8 years of related experience; automotive industry experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and project management skills.
• PC skills: Operating Systems (Windows 95/98/NT/XP), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Database (Access, dBase)
• Basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD preferable) and PLC programming,
• Automotive industry standards and process knowledge: SORs, APQP, PPAP, MSA, FMEAs, Flow Charts, Routings, IATF 16949