Body Shop Production Engineer 2

About the role

Monitors the factory’s performance, determine manpower needs and strengthen and develop the organization's production & planning structure. Develops, implants, and improves manufacturing production processes and methods.

Responsibilities

• Develops best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability
• Drive the implementation of continuous improvement processes for efficiency to create a Lean Manufacturing environment
• Investigates problems, analyzes root causes and derives resolutions; uses 8D Problem Solving Process to ensure sustainable quality products
• Supports operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
• Provides input for budget preparation and monitors expenses and profitability
• Writes spec books; requests and evaluates supplier quotations
• Supports the design, documentation, and implementation of medium-scale manufacturing processes
• Checks feasibility of product changes
• Performs a variety of moderately complex tasks relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Evaluates current production activities and makes recommendations for improvements
• Periodically ensures that highly technical equipment meets required specifications and high quality standards
• Proposes cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards
• Contributes to product and process quality design testing methods
• Develops planning standards, methods, and procedures
• Plans workplaces considering ergonomics
• Stays current with product specifications, engineering technology and production processes
• Assists management in manpower distribution to achieve efficiency goals
• Provides guidance to team members to accomplish production goals
• Heavily involved in medium-scale projects from beginning to end
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings
• Leads the Cell Tech team in regards to structure, responsibilities, KPIs, and training
• Responsible for headcount planning and HPV target activities
• Drives shop KPIs and creates weekly and monthly reports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Financial Responsibilities

• Budget responsibilities to create reports for actual spending versus budget in running costs and internal projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant degree required
• 3–5 years of relevant experience required, strongly preferred in automotive (e.g., Body in White, Paint and Assembly)
• PLC experience
• Hands-on experience in off-line simulations
• 3D-CAD experience such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia, Siemens NX, etc.
• Line Balancing, time studies, line layout planning
• New Lean Concept, waste reduction and parts presentations
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods/procedures and process technology
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job
• 6 years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience and knowledge of manufacturing methods/procedures and process technology
• Ability to present technical information
• Proven written and verbal communication at all levels within the organization with good negotiation skills
• Ability to anticipate needs and deliver timely, relevant solutions and actions
• Knowledge of joining technologies such as MIG/MAG, spot, and laser welding, and gluing
• Experience in dimensional accuracy desired
• Use of value stream mapping to identify opportunities for waste reduction is a plus

Benefits

• Mitarbeiterhandy möglich
• Gesundheitsmaßnahmen
• Mitarbeiterrabatte möglich
• Mitarbeiter Events
• Parkplatz