Production Engineering Specialist

Toyota Boshoku America•Princeton, IN

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Utilize the Toyota Production System and engineering skills to perform Production Engineering functions to establish and setup for seat assembly processes within Tier 1 automotive manufacturing plants. Responsible to provide technical support and monitoring processes to ensure that team objectives are met with regard to delivery of quality parts on time to the customer. Plan, source, manage, and install new in-house seat assembly projects on time and on budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field required.
Greater than six (6) years of relevant work experience required.
Manufacturing experience in general assembly, automation, ultrasonic welding, screw tightening, vacuum forming, edge folding, ornament lamination, etc.
Equipment procurement experience.
Ability to order and track equipment and material for the manufacturing facilities.
Working knowledge of tool and equipment design, automation, robotics, and/or manufacturing processes.
Basic understanding of the industrial equipment and manufacturing processes relating to automotive interiors.
Ability to troubleshoot and track equipment issues to perform root cause analysis and correct issues with equipment suppliers.
Ability to read component, assembly and equipment drawings and have an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Effective time management skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to adopt a self-directed work style.
Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills.
Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports.
Able to work in a fast paced, multicultural work environment.
Familiar with root cause analysis and problem solving methods.
Active listener with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask, manage diversity, and facilitate problem solving and resolution.
Ability to function both independently and with good judgment in a team environment.
Ability to communicate and work well with all levels inside and outside of the organization.
Ability to collect and organize data in an orderly fashion so that it can be accessed and use for future programs.
Must be able to compile information and report that information to the appropriate people in the organization in a timely manner.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Outlook, Internet, etc.).
Must be proficient in MS Excel, AutoCAD, and 3D Modeling software.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years of experience in automotive manufacturing engineering preferred.
Experience in automotive interior components (e.g., injection, assembly, tooling, and other miscellaneous components), managing projects from design to production, is preferred.
Experience in automotive seating related processes is preferred.
Basic knowledge of cost structures and/or Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) development is preferable.
Japanese, Spanish, and/or Portuguese would be helpful.
CATIA experience is preferred.
PLC experience is a plus.
Experience with MS Access is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement process and production preparation plans for new seat assembly automotive tools, equipment, and products.
Conduct research to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures.
Develop new or modify current seat assembly methods, techniques, and procedures.
Establish assembly instructions/visual aids to guide production team relating to specifications/processes.
Evaluate new developments in the automation field for possible application to current seat assembly problems or production processes.
Assist in development and maintenance of work instructions in compliance with TS16949 requirements.
Set up automation processes, train manufacturing staff, and hand over completed process to manufacturing teams.
Coordinate technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure worker’s compliance with established seat assembly procedures, restrictions, and standards.
Communicate project status to other departments and manufacturing plants.
Support plant manufacturing and engineering staff during new program launches.
Manage tool and equipment sourcing.
Lead or assist with supplier selection process including project quotations and Requests for Quotation (RFQ).
Create and manage purchase orders for tools and equipment.
Manage suppliers in the design, construction, and installation of new tools and equipment.
Improve existing or develop new equipment and tooling including managing Engineering Change Instructions (ECI).
Perform experimental assembly to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials.
Actively contribute to the machine design from the manufacturing engineer’s perspective and liaise with other engineers in the team during the design and manufacturing process to ensure that the manufacturing process requirements are adhered to.
Assist with writing equipment specifications for new or modified equipment and/or obtaining agreement on specifications of equipment from plants and other departments.
Manage all ECIs for tooling and equipment including supporting equipment and tooling work.
Prepares technical reports as a result of research, development, and preventative maintenance investigations.
Initiate action to prevent the occurrence/reoccurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, and quality system.
Conduct root cause analysis and problem solving methods.
Interface with internal/external customers and lead team members in problem solving with regard to production, customer, and supplier concerns.
Create and manage project budgets and associated paperwork and recordkeeping related to projects, schedules, Ringi documents, ECIs, drawings, data, etc.