Description
In this position, you will apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
Responsibilities: Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with guidelines Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required Analyse vehicle inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce vehicle inventory Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes Delivering processes and tools for Trim and Chassis Assembly operations Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices Ensure compliance with Plant, Corporate, Governmental, and Environmental standards Back up ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required Support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED 1 or more years' experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship and coop experience will be considered) Bachelor's degree Effective oral and written communication skills 2 or more years in the automotive industry Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills Solid understanding of Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping Familiarity with DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen Methods FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience Validated experience with Visual Factory Management Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviours combined with outstanding interpersonal, team procurement, and communication skills