Our client in Georgetown, KY is looking for a Body SE Engineer to lead body weld new vehicle manufacturing introduction in assigned areas to include strategic planning, simultaneous engineering, process planning, process preparation, pre-production trials and kaizen of ongoing operations. The role will support Body PE Departmental and Manufacturing goals for safety, quality, productivity and cost.
Requirements
- 1-5 years experience, and proficiency with 3D CAD.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Automotive pre-production or manufacturing engineering experience [none, < 1 year, 1-3 years, 3-5 years, >5 yrs].
- Automation experience including specification, tooling/jig design, equipment procurement, and installation [none, < 1 year, 1-3 years, 3-5 years, >5 yrs].
- Design for Manufacturing / Simultaneous Engineering experience [none, < 1 year, 1-3 years, 3-5 years, >5 yrs].
- Internal Logistics experience including route planning, simulations and analysis, packaging, and automation Years Range [none, < 1 year, 1-3 years, 3-5 years, >5 yrs].
- Quality Process Set Up [containment, repeatability, nondestructive inspection] Years Range [none, < 1 year, 1-3 years, 3-5 years, >5 yrs].
Responsibilities
- Developing new model introduction strategies including process improvement plans, new and modified plant layouts, capacity analysis, investment requirements and project justifications with return on investment.
- Conducting simultaneous engineering with styling, body design, logistic services, manufacturing, and equipment suppliers to impact new model designs for innovative, efficient, best-in-class manufacturing processes.
- Leading process development through design, machine specification, equipment procurement, installation, safety risk assessments, process and production trials, quality and productivity confirmation, and handover to manufacturing.
- Supporting manufacturing innovation and implementation in several disciplines including new materials introduction, joining, quality inspection, logistics and part delivery, automation, electrification, digital engineering, and manufacturing industry 4.0.
- Ensuring body parts, subassemblies, and finished vehicles meet quality standards for weld integrity, dimensional compliance, surface quality, and other process and customer requirements.
- Working both independently and in a team environment to support overall project activities and milestones.
- Interacting with multiple customers and outside groups including part suppliers, stamping engineering, body design, facilities engineering, equipment suppliers, program managers, accounting and finance, manufacturing, maintenance, and others to collaborate, resolve issues, and provide status reports.
Other
- Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do.
- Travel up to 30% as needed to support onsite investigations, modifications, and milestone meetings.
- Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays & shutdown periods [July and End of December], and across multiple shifts to support tooling modifications and installation projects.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including to machine vendors, manufacturing locations & occasionally to Japan Y/N.
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering (expected by May 2023) OR 6 years of equivalent Engineering Related Experience.
