Job Description
Summary
The Associate Engineer is responsible for providing support for all Engineering requirements on the Module Lines, working as part of a Task Force Team for line operations, assisting with implementation of process improvements, recommending tooling requirements, keeping records, managing assets, corresponding with associated departments, leading projects, performing time studies, and assisting with line of balance management.
Essential Functions(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)
· Specify special tools and fixtures to be used in assembly processes where required
· Estimate cycle times and costs for each operation in the process
· Maintain control of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) drawings and revisions
· Ensure that the Assembly process is capable of producing parts to customers’ specifications
· Modify the process and update all relevant documentation when required (ex: Process Sign-Off [PSO], HMMA 5-Panel, and other production documents)
· Support continuous improvement of all quality-related findings
· Maintain engineering documents according to IATF 16949 requirements and transmit information to other departments
· Write concise and direct work instructions for assembly requirements in each operation
· Attend production meetings as required and disseminate information to relevant team members
· Deliver presentations to internal/external stakeholders regarding topics such as downtime, defects, new vehicle launches, system errors, cooperative projects, and audit activities
· Work in conjunction with department management to identify training needs and participate in training as required
· Work in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations and report noncompliance
· Report defects in protective equipment, devices, or clothing to management
· Maintain a clean and safe work area
· Operate in full compliance with IATF 16949 system
· Comply with and promote safety in the workplace
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)
Required Education & Experience:
· High School Diploma or equivalent plus 5 or more years of manufacturing experience OR
· Associate’s Degree in Automotive Manufacturing Technology or related field plus 3 or more years of manufacturing experience OR
· Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or related STEM field
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
· Good written and verbal communication skills
· Time management skills
· Organizational skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Preferred Education & Experience:
· Experience in automotive manufacturing
· Experience with 2D and 3D CAD programs
· Knowledge of Six Sigma
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None
Working Conditions: Office setting, some walking within and between buildings
· 70% in office, 30% on production floor
· Traversing production floor
· Use of protective equipment, devices, and clothing
· Ascending/descending ladders
· Lifting 40-50 lbs.
· Possible international travel to Headquarters
· Domestic travel to customers, suppliers, or other sites as needed
· Overtime and weekend work as needed
Hyundai MOBIS forms the parts and service arm for South Korean automakers Hyundai Motor Company, Genesis Motors, and Kia Motors. The company offers chassis, cockpit, and front-end modules; safety products, including airbags, headlights, anti-lock brake systems, and electronic stability control products; steering parts; multimedia systems; UVO systems; injection-molded plastic parts, such as instrument panels, carriers, and bumpers; and steel wheel rims and decks. It also supplies after-sales service parts for vehicles. Concentrating its resources on after-sales parts, module parts manufacture, and parts export, Hyundai MOBIS has firmly established its position as one of the leading auto parts specialist companies in the world.
Hyundai MOBIS’s Module Division, of which MOBIS Alabama, LLC is part, has supplied the three major modules, chassis module, cockpit module, and front-end module, to automakers in the just-in-sequence (JIS) system. Participating in the initial stages of a new vehicle development process, Hyundai MOBIS performs research and development of auto-parts, taking into account the specifications for modules, including designing and testing for production applications. Through system integration of modularization, Hyundai MOBIS is contributing to increased competitiveness and in-sequence processing, reducing total weight and the number of parts needed. This allows for easier assembly, effective inventory control, and cost reduction.
Who is MOBIS Alabama?
Established in 2002 and operating on nearly 83 acres in Montgomery, Alabama, MOBIS Alabama, LLC is the largest Tier 1 supplier to both Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and KIA Motor Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG). With a commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art Modules, Assemblies, and genuine Hyundai and KIA after-service parts. We hold both the ISO14001 and IATF16949 Certifications for Environmental Management and Quality Management.
Our process begins in the sprawling 600,000 square-foot Plastics plant where we use injection molding to produce front and rear bumpers, instrument panel frames, and after-service parts. Our bumpers are molded and painted in-house. Bumpers for HMMA are also assembled in-house before transfer to HMMA for final assembly, while bumpers for KMMG are sent to our sister plant in Georgia for assembly. After molding, instrument panel frames move to the Module plant next door where we prepare them to receive additional parts to form a complete Cockpit (dashboard) assembly. Also in the Module building are our front and rear Chassis (vehicle suspension) assembly lines. Here, parts from Tier 2 and 3 suppliers are assembled into completed Chassis modules which are transported to nearby HMMA for final vehicle assembly.
Our Redistribution Center (RDC) supplies genuine Hyundai and KIA after-service parts to dealerships, auto parts stores, and other parts distribution centers. We receive parts from suppliers globally which are distributed across North America to satisfy our customers’ demand for high-quality automotive parts.