Continuous Improvement Co-Op

BorgWarner•Arden, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Responsible for supporting the implementation of Arden Production System (Lean and Continuous Improvement system and culture) through the execution of individual tasks and small projects.

Requirements

Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar technical degree.
Technical competence, problem solving, organization, and communication skills required
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software required
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfort with independently coordinating and conducting meetings / discussions

Nice To Haves

Experience working in cross / multi-functional teams preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts preferred
Understanding of engineering and manufacturing functions within the automotive supplier market segment preferred

Responsibilities

Support implementation for the Arden Plant Digitization Project including Charter, Resources, RASIC, Timing, Budget, and Communication plans. These projects incorporate Project Management, Industrial Engineering, and Lean/Continuous Improvement elements.
Interface with cross functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, IT and Finance.
Leading the improvement, execution, and sustainability plan for a time-study program to support yearly time and cost standards for a Tier 1 automotive supplier’s production machining and assembly lines.
Performs tasks in support of the implementation of Arden Production System (Lean and Continuous Improvement system and culture) such as: communications, 5S+ activities, standard work development, time studies, KPI (key performance indicator / metrics) analysis and visual presentation, and problem solving.
Run small projects in support of Arden Production System: understand objectives (the what), develop and gain alignment on a project plan (the how), execute the project plan, perform PDCA (plan, do, check, adjust), communicate status
Understands and adheres to current Quality policies and controls
Understands and adheres to plant requirements, processes, and procedures per the HR Handbook
Understands and adheres to current plant requirements, processes, and procedures related to Environmental, Health, and Safety.
Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.