Job Description

Position Summary

 This position will provide engineering support to the manufacturing group and continuous improvement initiatives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide active role in problem solving efforts on key projects to improve quality, reduce cost and/or improve cycle time and productivity.
• Identify and address safety, efficiency, and quality improvement opportunities in conjunction with manufacturing personnel.
• Modify and manage existing equipment and processes to meet customer requirements, product and production requirements.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology in continuous improvement activities.
• Ability to generate ad hoc reports.
• Support manufacturing lines to reduce scrap and improve efficiency to meet plant goals.
• Comply with requirements and assist in maintenance of the necessary quality standards (IATF16949/ISO14001).
• Ensure a safe work environment exists for all employees.
• Understand and follow all EHS policies.
• Stop work activities that create EHS hazards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineering diploma or degree with min 3 years of engineering related experience in automotive manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing familiarity preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and problem solving skills
• Good understanding and knowledge of manufacturing processes (tube forming, welding, bending, assembling)