Position Summary:

Technical Specialist for assembly areas in the General Assembly Department of an automotive manufacturing environment. Job requirements include analysis and improvement of current production processes and coordination of vehicle launches.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as technical expert of assigned area during vehicle launches.
• Coordinate and lead project activities, including new equipment installation, supplier selection, and implementation phases.
• Analyze and continuously improve performance of assigned area (safety, quality, production, cost, and human factors).
• Participate in Cross Functional Teams (CFT) and other problem solving teams, as directed by Senior Management.
• Serve as technical expert for Team Members, Team Leaders, including technical training, as required.
• Support daily production issues as required.
• Continually review technical developments in area of responsibility and propose new technology projects as appropriate.
• Prepare presentations/reports on current projects, progress, and issues to management.
• Understand and control labor allocation.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. Team Member may be required to handle hazardous wastes which may include identifying, inspecting, packaging, labelling, and moving waste in compliance with RCRA regulations. Relevant training will be provided if assigned these job duties.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent or equivalent desired

Related Experience:

• 0 – 10 years job related experience in an engineering/industrial environment preferred
• Experience in automotive machining processes, tooling capability, and dimensional quality systems desired

Skills / Knowledge:

• MSWord
• Excel
• PowerPoint

Additional Information:

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.