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    Torque Planner for Vehicle Assembly - Vance, United States - SWJ TECHNOLOGY

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    SWJ TECHNOLOGY Vance, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Torque Planner for Vehicle Assembly
    Sub function: Assembly Series Planning Equipment Engineer

    PURPOSE:

    This position would be our torque planner position but also lead the implementation of Ubisense and run Ubisense day to day once it's installed.

    Under general supervision, this role evaluates current tooling and equipment changes required to support new Engineering Changes, Model Year or New Type projects in the Assembly Shop. The position will focus on Ubisense technology, a GPS tracking system to monitor vehicles in the plant and will interface directly to torque tooling for operation. The position will also be involved in integrations of vision systems as a form of error proofing in the plant. This role requires project management skills, to ensure successful management of timelines, budgets, and business requirements. Expect a structured engineer with solid communication and coordination skills with a standardized approach to project management. Position acts as project lead until handover to series operations.

    RESPONSIBILITIES: Project planning:

    • Support engineering change coordination meetings as required, Perform engineering change and cost feasibility analysis for potential projects, Create business justifications for potential projects using inputs from the organization, Create new equipment concepts, specifications and layouts. Includes updates to the line infrastructure as needed. Ensure plant training needs are met in specifications, Create initial milestones for the project and estimated project costs
    • Create production startup support plan, Coordinate design reviews with the project stakeholders to include all project aspects, Coordinate with IPS to define supplier list, Receive and compare quotations from potential suppliers in conjunction with IPS, Create Purchase Requisitions, Work with IPS on awarding process, including justifications. Define buyoff documentation package required

    Project implementation:

    • Lead supplier kickoff with all stakeholders, Coordinate design reviews with the project stakeholders, Provide shipping approval by inspecting the equipment at the supplier's site, Provide project management for the installation of new equipment. Plan, monitor and control Project schedule, Project costs, Project Risks, Project changes. Work with FP for demo or de-commissioning activities to ensure all aspects are considered, Lead Commissioning and Buyoff Process – ensure all stakeholders are included and right documentation is utilized, and punch lists are maintained, Ensure all plant training needs are met and on time

    Project Validation:

    • Production support to monitor equipment readiness during change implementation, Ensure all equipment is installed and runs per the design, Coordinate the execution of all Machine Capability studies by ET, Coordinate the execution of all Process Capability studies needed to verify, equipment changes before start PT2, Ensure all documentation is executed per the timeline, Lead closure of punch list items

    Production Monitoring:

    • Monitor daily/weekly equipment performance for systemic issues that could be addressed through hardware or software improvements, Work with Maintenance/Engineering to find appropriate solutions to series systemic issues, in consideration of future projects. Evaluate manufacturing equipment capabilities against future build ratio changes and update planning accordingly. Ensure final documentation for buyoffs is completed per the timeline. Maintain regular communication to TOC/other plants to stay up to speed on upcoming technologies, Handover equipment to production and maintenance.

    Perform other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Experience with torque tools and torque planning IS A MUST
    • This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

    REQUIRED SKILLS:

    • A minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience an engineering oriented environment with a manufacturing setting, with strong emphasis on equipment and tooling projects, project management, and strong hands-on capabilities.
    • Knowledge and understanding of equipment installation in a manufacturing environment, specifically automation, robotic cells, gluing equipment, filling equipment, fastening technology, handling devices, conveyors and controls technology.
    • Widespread understanding of how machines are integrated into a manufacturing system.
    • Project Management - cost/budget, timeline management, risk management- Flexibility to support company's needs and demands, willingness to work weekends & holidays as needed.
    • Knowledge in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint).
    • Ability to work in a team environment.
    • Problem solving.

    PREFERRED SKILLS:

    • Experience with Ubisense or other GPS technology
    • Experience with vision systems
    • Ability to clearly communicate technical information, both verbally and in writing.
    • Work experience with Mercedes-Benz in equipment and tooling related issues
    • Experience in project management and in leading problem solving groups
    • Knowledge in system applications such as SAP, CAD
    • Drafting skills
    • German Language proficiency
    • Machine shop experience and proficiency

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting to 25 lbs.
    • Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

    FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

    • Location: Vance, AL
    • Schedule: Full time
    • Assignment Start: ASAP

    DISCLAIMER:

    This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

    SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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