Assembly Engineering Specialist

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing • Huntsville, AL

102d

About The Position

At Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, we believe that sharing common values and bringing together ideas from all people of a community triggers more engagement, creativity, and performance. By inspiring each other and fostering an inclusive, friendly environment that helps us thrive as individuals, we create a unique and cooperative work sphere. We value diversity and inclusion and care for everybody that supports us with their skills. Find your future with us and join our team!

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in cross functional, cross company, and cross-sectional processes.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 2+ years’ relevant experience.
• Problem Solving Methods.
• Basic Knowledge of PLC’s.
• Working knowledge of automotive assembly and associated processes.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, datum structures.
• Understanding of Electrical Systems.
• Background in industrial assembly equipment.
• 2+ years DC Tooling Experience.
• Capital expenditure project proposal and management experience.
• Previous process cycle time study experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives centered around Assembly process and equipment efficiency, reliability, material issues/improvements, process integrity, and vehicle quality.
• Establish strong team member relations at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching, and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion.
• Collaborate with international team members from Mazda and Toyota or other customers.
• Support/initiate the development, manage, and direct completion of projects to improve all KPI’s.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance departments to solve chronic problems and implement countermeasure activity.
• Develop and execute annual plans aligned with company and department objectives.
• Understand the technical aspects of assembly operations, establish critical process control parameters, and ensure process parameter management.
• Coordinate and manage supplier/contractor activity to include job scope, expectations, safety, and schedules.
• Coordinate new model preparation and launch.
• Foster two-way communication at all levels to ensure real issues are known.
• Ability to work weekends, holiday periods, and shutdown periods to support equipment modifications and installation, material conversions, vehicle preparations for production.
• Ability to work 2nd shift, rotating shifts, and split shifts.
• Ability to work outside of typical business hours and travel as needed (domestically and internationally).

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans.
• 401K Savings Plan featuring a company match.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Vehicle Discount Program.
• Child Care Assistance Program.
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees