Company: Volkswagen Group Manufacturing
Position: Engineering Specialist Assembly, Plant Engineering
Req'd Education: 4 year technical degree required; Advanced degree preferred.
Relocation Covered: Yes
Contact: http://vwjobschattanooga.com
Job Description
Develop benchmark systems in an automotive manufacturing environment to meet and exceed company goals and objectives.
Develop the production process to ensure processes meet safety standards, quality standards, environmental, and OSHA regulations •Create a continuous improvement environment to develop best in class production system •Coordinate production trials for model changes •Coordinate 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 •Identify requirements for maintenance and production resources to modify assembly systems to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost •Monitor safety, quality, cost, and productivity, with improvement activities for assigned areas of production •Complete projects on schedule and within the annual administrative, operational, and capital budgets •Provide direction and assistance to analyze production issues, propose countermeasures, and resolve issues •Collaborate with other production departments, quality, production control, and engineering to provide best in class product quality •Implement training plans to improve overall organizational capability of production department.
Scope & Magnitude Budget Accountability: Annual budget for which this role is directly responsible •Administrative budget $1K •Operational budget $100K •Capital $2M
People Management: •Number of solid line direct reports 0 •Span of control (total employee count under this role) 150 •Influence management (contractor, vendors, “dotted-line” employees, etc Production, Quality Control, Equipment Vendors, Parts Conveyance, and Maintenance This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security.
Job Requirements
3-5 years job related experience.
Skills: 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 Assembly experience Lean/visual systems Continuous improvement Project management Ergonomic evaluations Quality circles 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
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
