at G-TECH Services, Inc. in Normal, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Contract with potential for direct hire
Responsibilities:
Equipment & Process Development
+ End-to-end owner that designs, executes, and delivers portions of General Assembly conveyance systems, automation cells, process equipment/tooling, and processes
+ Integrate new vehicle models and variants into existing facilities
+ Implement line re-rate projects
+ Assist in the development of assembly process flow, build sequence and logistics strategies to optimize for direct labor, quality, safety, and other KPIs
+ Manage equipment suppliers/partners during RFQ, design, buy-off, installation, commissioning, and ramp up
+ Develop and execute equipment qualification plans including correlation, process capability (CP/CPK), and Gage Repeatability / Reproducibility (GR&R)
+ Provide input into the continuous evolution of equipment standards
+ Partner with Product Design and Operations teams to ensure successful ramp and long-term sustained production
+ Ensure achievement of safety, quality, cost, timing & performance targets
+ Provide regular, metric-based project updates to the management team.
+ Challenge assumptions that are not backed up by a thorough engineering evaluation
Product Development
+ Conduct Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) studies and feedback to Product Design teams, drive content reduction and simplifications
+ Provide input into the continuous evolution of DFMA standards
+ Lead new product virtual builds and participates in early prototype builds to validate manufacturability and processes
+ Support systems integration and automation – PLM, SAP, MES, etc.
+ Be part of a world-class engineering team, with a focus on high-quality work and rapid project deployment.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
+ 5+ years of experience in an engineering role related to automated equipment or manufacturing processes
+ Experience optimizing existing processes for rate, yield, availability
+ Knowledge of manufacturing and processing principles (cycle time analysis, quality control, equipment efficiency, equipment selection, return on investment, error proofing, ergonomics, material logistics)
+ Demonstrated ability to effectively solve difficult technical problems, challenge assumptions, and the status quo
+ Ability to work independently
+ Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross-functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders.
+ Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
+ Experience working in both 2D & 3D CAD environments
+ Knowledge of robot automation cells, conveyance systems & controls automation
Preferred Skills:
+ Systems knowledge and experience – PLM, SAP, MES
+ Extensive experience launching new products and production lines
+ Extensive experience in product DFMA
+ Extensive experience in DVA
Category Manufacturing
Function Engineering
Req ID JN -102022-118831
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