1. Troubleshoots production processes to identify the root cause of problems and designs, develops, and implements appropriate countermeasures to improve quality, productivity, and safety.

2. May develop, design, test, and implement line modifications and arrangements, devices, fixtures, etc. to obtain continuous improvement of the production processes, achieve cost reduction, and prepare for new product requirements. This may include issuing process control sheets or process change information for the manufacturing processes.

3. Provides technical support to production in order to solve problems related to quality, productivity, safety, etc.

4. May investigate, analyze, and create specifications for kaizen ideas to improve line MOR, productivity, and realize cost savings for the Company and may coordinate the design and installation of kaizen ideas and projects.

5. Originates equipment and parts specifications, purchase orders, and follow-up data to obtain the necessary resources to cover production requirements for current and new products.

6. Coordinates and collaborates in the production of new products and engineering changes to detect and solve problems which may arise prior to the beginning of mass production.

7. May review machine configurations for the most productive methods to assemble multiple products in the same machine.

8. May prepare assembly programs for new products and may perform setup of programs on equipment.

9. May review drawings for parts and may create recognition and visual data for equipment.

10. May coordinate and collaborate in the products' prototype revisions and builds to resolve problems before mass production begins.

11. May be involved in various projects which emphasize process improvement such as productivity improvement and scrap reduction in order to improve quality and reduce costs.

12. May facilitate and attend meetings and prepare reports as necessary based on daily production activities related to Production Engineering.

13. May develop specifications for new processes, new machines, or machine modifications for new products or projects, quality improvement, or productivity improvement. This may involve conducting feasibility studies, developing process control specifications, preparing or modifying equipment and tools, examining the implemented process and its capability, and confirming the product quality.

14. Maintains an appropriate level of conventionality and conformance in regard to the corporate culture as expressed in the Associate Handbook. Relates well with others, including as appropriate, peers, supervisor, subordinates, customers and suppliers. Maintains good attendance and assumes appropriate role(s) when working in a team environment. Responds appropriately to unexpected and/or continuing situations which develop in the work environment.

BS in Engineering
0-5 years experience (minimum of co-op experience)
Proficient in Microsoft office

Prefer Automotive experience (not required)

1. Analyzes and investigates customer and warranty returns to determine the root cause of failure mode, develops countermeasures and issues reports to the customer, and follows-up on countermeasures to maintain good condition.

2. Responsible for the launching of new products per customer requirements by conducting production trials, evaluation, vehicle evaluation, customer part approval, and preparing related documentation.

3. Follows-up on engineering changes as they pertain to new products.

4. Develops and maintains technical reports regarding internal quality issues through analyzing trends, summarizing quality issues for other sections, and supporting investigation of final inspection rejects.

5. Develops actions to resolve customer complaints and concerns and follows-up with customers regarding complaints and concerns.

6. May perform PV testing and provide technical support of test requirements.

7. May develop test plans, analyzes test results, plans quality schedules, and obtains internal and customer approval for engineering and process changes.

8. Maintains an appropriate level of conventionality and conformance in regard to the corporate culture as expressed in the Associate Handbook. Relates well with others, including as appropriate, peers, supervisor, subordinates, customers and suppliers. Maintains good attendance and assumes appropriate role(s) when working in a team environment. Responds appropriately to unexpected and/or continuing situations which develop in the work environment.

BS in Engineering field.

 Minimum of co-op experience required.

Proficient in MS Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

1. Acts as T.I.E. coordinator for model line activities in order to improve productivity.

2. Develops and implements T.I.E. training programs for both associates and management for the purposes of introducing them to T.I.E. principles and basic techniques.

3. Develops, implements, and maintains kanban scheduling system in order to reduce finished product safety stock, which will thereby reduce waste.

4. Writes visual standardized work charts for line and off-line work stations in order to reach productivity targets through job standardization.

5. Performs time analysis of hand work stations and machine cycle times in order to identify areas for improvement, benchmark current conditions, and design and develop work standards.

6. Develops, implements, and maintains production line projects, such as material handling evaluation, roller conveyor designs, packaging systems, etc.

7. Designs, develops, and implements work station layouts in order to have more efficient and ergonomically correct work stations.

8. Designs and develops in-line safety stock systems in order to keep lines producing effectively when experiencing downtime.

9. Assists in the design, development, and implementation of new productivity control systems so that each line's productivity can be better tracked and improvements can be better shown.

BS in Industrial Engineering

2 to 3 years experience as an Industrial Engineer

Proficient in Microsoft Office

 JOB SUMMARY:

Supports DMTN's overall goals including associate morale, ensuring consistent application of DMTN policies and past practices, providing support to line management with regards to internal and external staffing, issue resolution, discipline administration and training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides feedback to Associate Relations Management through daily interaction with associates.
Provides support to Operations Management regarding associate issues by investigating events and ensuring fairness and consistency in the application of policy and past practice.
Participates in internal and external non-exempt recruiting by coordinating activities and conducting interviews.
Prepares regular reports on internal and external recruiting activity.  Conducts exit interviews.
Conducts various training classes related to the Associate Relations function.
Reviews performance evaluations and when necessary assists with associate Improvement Plans.
Participates in various Production meetings to receive and present information as needed.
May assist with DMTN social activities and community relations activities.
Analyzes associate morale using information gathered through various methods.
Maintains an appropriate level of conventionality and conformance in regard to the corporate culture as expressed in the Associate Handbook.  Relates well with others, including as appropriate, peers, supervisor, subordinates, customers and suppliers while maintaining good attendance.  Assumes appropriate role(s) when working in a team environment. Responds appropriately to unexpected and/or continuing situations which develop in the work environment

BS Degree

Proficient in Microsoft Office Products

0-5 years experience