Title: Electrical Planning, Engineering Specialist
Organization: Volkswagen Group of America
Education: Required: 4 year technical degree. Desired: Advanced degree preferred
Location: Chattanooga , TN
Contact: www.vwjobschattanooga.com
Job Description
Develop benchmark systems in an automotive manufacturing environment to meet and exceed company goals and objectives.
Role Responsibilities
•Develop the production process to ensure processes meet safety standards, quality standards, environmental, and OSHA regulations
•Develop in-line test equipment to confirm quality of vehicle electronic systems
•Collaborate with vehicle design to resolve customer concerns
•Create a continuous improvement environment to develop best in class production system
•Coordinate production trials for model changes
•Motivate team members and develop teamwork
•Coordinate activities with the maintenance team to minimize production delays due to equipment issues
•Develop systems to meet KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements
Job Requirements
3-5 years job related experience •Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic •Project management – Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously •Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written •Computer skills – skilled in the use of software and industrial networking •Integration – joining people, processes or systems •Influencing and negotiation skills •Problem solving •Resource management
Specialized skills, knowledge or certifications unique to this role
Required:
•Positive employee relations/team building •Automotive assembly experience •Lean/visual systems •Continuous improvement •Project management •Ergonomic evaluations •Quality circles •Vehicle electronic system development
Desired:
•ERP/MRP/EDI System Knowledge
•Implementation of engineering changes
•Maintenance system development/management
•Robotic controls
•PLC programming
•Assembly torque tools
•Microstation or Catia design
•Ergonomic assist development
•Part delivery system development
•Automotive facility start-up
•Vehicle electronic testing equipment development
Work flexibility (travel requirements, work schedule, etc.): Travel – 10-70% initially, 5-10% after SOP(Start of Production). Work schedule – Will vary based on project progress and initiatives.
