Overview
Full job description
KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a development partner to the automotive industry. We are active worldwide as a full-service supplier for complex metal and hybrid structures in body-inwhite, crash management systems, chassis applications and cross car beams. With 9,000 employees we are active all over the globe.
Your Tasks
Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and assist in implementing change on an ongoing basis throughout the company to improve safety, quality, productivity and environment.
Investigates any new concepts or ideas that could improve any aspect specific to manufacturing/production.
Participates and drives Continuous Improvement teams as a team member or leader and provides the team with expertise, direction and advice. Responsible as a team leader to manage the Continuous Improvement project by documenting each meeting, establishing timelines, goals, objectives and working within budget parameters.
Participates in the development and maintenance of PFMEA documentation. Leads RPN reduction activities within the plant.
Updates and maintains overall plant layout.
Monitors the progress of jobs being performed by vendor(s), Tool and/or Maintenance room and provides direction as necessary.
Facilitate training sessions to internal employees on an as needed basis (may include welding, robotics, PLC).
Responsible for documenting current projects e.g. cost, quotes, pay back, timelines, goals, etc. and provides information to management.
Co-ordinates the implementation of ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices), internally or customer driven.
Develops and keeps Master Data (i.e. routings, BOM) and is responsible for validating and maintaining manufacturing process routings.
Responsible for updating and product related documentation, e.g. set-up and operator instruction sheets, etc. and providing operator training as required. Assists operators in trouble shooting issues related to new equipment and provides recommendations on corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
Deals with customers on continuous improvement activities directly related to part/component KIRCHHOFF Automotive is manufacturing.
Train maintenance employees on how to maintain equipment and follow procedures when trouble-shooting for equipment related to the Continuous Improvement projects.
Works co-operatively with Program Manager on new product launches to develop the budget and equipment acquisition when requested. Supports new launch start-ups in the plant.
Review and support the plants with Technical Variances.
Initiates and performs engineering tryouts.
Monitors and assists operations on capacity validation activities.
Assists in Managing Engineering inventory location (2500) for the plants.
Your Profile
Minimum 5-10 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive stampings, welding, mechanical and modular assemblies
College Diploma or University Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Robotic) and/or equivalent related work experience.
Rules, regulations and applicable legislation governing environmental regulations
Thorough knowledge of IATF 16949/ISO 14001, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ergonomics, Time Studies, Robotics and Industrial Relations
Ability to read and interpret blue print drawings
Sound understanding of Geometric Dimensioning + Tolerancing
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate, lead and build/maintain relationships
Sound computer skills, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Project, Cad Key, email