Manufacturing Specialist - Aurora, Canada - KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH

KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH

Verified Company

Aurora, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Your Tasks:

Design and development of costoptimised manufacturing concepts for production of automotive structural components
Assessment of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and labour related to joining technologies and the downstream processes
Collaborate in the Launch Workflow regarding the assembly processes (VSD, VSM)
Project planning, process assurance and optimization, and implementation of assembly technologies
Assessment / Verification of proposals regarding the feasibility of an assembly, and if necessary present alternatives
Review new project orders, develop process plan and timeline to meet/exceed Process Plan and Cost Model
Strong understanding of Kirchhoff GTS (Global Technical Standard)
Create RFQ package to review with team to send out to vendors for quote
Procure estimates for equipment and process costs
Take equipment from quotation to installation for new programs and/or change to existing programs as a result of engineering changes.
Liaises with vendors and monitor progress through quotation, design, build and installation stages of all new equipment necessary for new programs.
Utilizes the experience and expertise of crossfunctional team members to ensure equipment meets all cost, quality, reliability and productivity requirements.
Obtains quotations from various vendors, develop and present COC summary (Cost Comparison) of all relevant details to team members for input and evaluation for approval to proceed.
Coordinates all equipment sample runs at both vendor and inhouse locations.
Ensures supplier provides all pertinent documentation including detail drawings, electrical schematics and instruction manuals etc., and forward to appropriate departments.
Ensures new equipment is modified accordingly as per engineering change requirements and Kirchhoff GTS (Global Technical Standard)
Responsible for following and maintaining CDB (CIM Database)
Must be able to travel to all KIRCHHOFF Automotive facilities and vendor locations as required
Responsible for process development, Kirchhoff Standard project documentation and the updates of Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA's), process flow charts, capability studies, Design of Experiments (DOE's), etc., in conjunction with input from team members.
Any other reasonable request made by management.

Your Profile:

Minimum 510 years' experience in the automotive industry with exposure to building equipment
University Degree or College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent job related experience
Programmable logic control, electrical, robotics, etc.
Sound understanding of GD&T
Working knowledge of Advanced Quality Planning Processes
Trained and experienced with MOST Analysis (or equivalent)
Project Planning, Process Concept development, and Process optimization
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Effective problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to handle multitasks and changing priorities
Works well in a team environment
Effective presentation skills
Excellent analytical skills and exercises sound judgement
Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, CAD