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Job Overview:
As an Advanced Industrial Engineer at DMS, you will play a pivotal role in the integration of new automotive products into the manufacturing process. This position demands a blend of technical prowess in Industrial Engineering, a deep understanding of automotive manufacturing, lean production, and assembly process balancing skills. Your responsibilities will include designing and optimizing manufacturing processes, equipment layouts, and workflows to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high-quality production standards are met in preparation for product launches.
Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Program Management, Systems Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Quality, and Production to integrate new products into the manufacturing environment.
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment capabilities.
- Participate in the design and implementation of efficient layouts of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.
- Conduct time and motion studies to establish standard production rates and improve efficiencies. Actively manage this data via lean production software such as AVIX.
- Participate in the selection, procurement, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment.
- Participate in the development and implementation of process control plans, operating procedures, and quality standards to ensure product compliance and safety.
- Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead Kaizen/Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations on pre-launch activities, progress, and challenges for management review.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, environmental policies, and occupational health and safety regulations.
The ideal candidate will have/possess the following skills/qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have/be:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing engineering role within the automotive or related manufacturing sector.
- Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing principles, and quality control systems.
- Proficiency in lean production and assembly balancing software and Industrial Engineering tools (e.g., time study, process mapping, layout design).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of ISO/TS quality standards and experience with ERP systems is preferred.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and manage multiple priorities.
- Integrity – adhering to high ethical principles and professional standards.
- Trustworthiness – Being honest, dependable, and earning the confidence of others.
- Excellence – consistently being the best you can be.
- Responsible – being reliable and trustworthy.
- Accountability – being obligated and willing to accept responsibility for one’s actions.
- Dignity – behaving in accord with DMS basic principles.
- Respect – treating others as you would have them treat you.
- Ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work in a cross-functional team.
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