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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications:
Preferred;
About Us
GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world's car manufacturers. Diversity and Inclusion As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate the production schedule modification plans for installations.
- Assist/lead capital projects, including; development of equipment specification, coordination of equipment runoffs, installation of equipment, and management of outside contractors.
- Manage outside contractors involved in process/equipment improvement.
- Work closely with all levels of the organization to improve upon manufacturing machinery and process improvements.
- Knows significant environmental aspects of the job and the related operational controls.
- Cost studies, what ifs, capacity...machining
- Work directly with turn key suppliers (Gosiger).
- Work with AUB PM and Engineering personnel.
- Interface with BGR Production / Quality during launch phase.
- Facilitate outside vendors to train assigned BGR Production TL and operators.
- Tool studies / VAVE support before and during launch. Assist Production Engineering post launch as needed.
- Problem solving before and during launch.
- PFMEA generation for new programs.
- New technology and Vendor identification.
- Develop layout proposals and manage installation of all new equipment.
- Create "Decision Matrix" for new vendor selection.
- Respond to CRS requests; support NBAs
- New program routings and updates to existing routings
- ECR / ECN approval responsibility
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing management or related degree and/or equivalent experience.
Preferred;
- Five or more years experience in manufacturing engineering environment.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
- Lean Enterprise experience.
- Computer Skills (MS Word, Excel, MS Project, MfgPro, Kronos, CAD).
- Good judgment, prioritization, negotiation, analytical, organizational, time management and problem resolution skills.
- Experience in logistics or production planning is preferred, but not required.
About Us
GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world's car manufacturers. Diversity and Inclusion As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation.
