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<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Position Summary:</b></H2> </div><div><p>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.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Functions:</b></H2> </div><div><p>. Develop production processes and other production related systems to improve efficiency and quality of production.<br>. 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.<br>. Execute LEAN manufacturing techniques and designs to improve efficiency and quality of production.<br>. Conduct motion and time studies (MODAPS – Modular Arrangement of Predetermined Time Standard) to identify areas for improvement in production processes.<br>. Analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement including Utilization, Quality, Safety, and Cost.<br>. Develop and implement cost reduction strategies and provide ROI justification for change using knowledge of assembly methods.<br>. Collaborate with other engineers and departments to develop and implement process improvements.<br>. Develop training materials on LEAN Manufacturing concepts and philosophy.<br>. Prepare training materials for Team Members on new/improved processes and procedures.<br>. Perform production Team Member training on new/improved processes and procedures.<br>. Ensure newly implemented processes and procedures are compliant with safety and environmental regulations.<br>. Conduct delay studies to determine root causes of downtime using statistical methods to identify areas of improvement.<br>. Analyze and plan layout requirements and workflow designs for new equipment and workspaces for maximum efficiency.<br>. Using CAD software model line layouts and identify storage and material handling improvements.<br>. Work with safety teams to identify ergonomic and safety issues, including methods to reduce ergonomic risk factors.<br>. Use of PFMEA for process set up and restraints.<br>. Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. <br>. Meet all other requirements as assigned. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Education:</b></H2> </div><div><p>Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent preferred</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Related Experience:</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>0 – 10 years job related experience in an engineering/ industrial environment preferred</li> <li>Experience in automotive assembly process as an Industrial Engineer desired</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Training / Certification:</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Skills / Knowledge:</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint</li> <li>SAP preferred</li> <li>CATIA or similar CAD program</li> <li>Production allocation simulation program and any other statistics software</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Information:</b></H2> </div><div><p>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.</p> </div></div></div>