Manufacturing Process Engineer - Normal, United States - GTECH Corporation

Description

• End-to-end owner that designs, executes, and delivers portions of General Assembly conveyance systems, automation cells, process equipment/tooling, and processes
• Integrate new vehicle models and variants into existing facilities
• Implement line re-rate projects
• Assist in the development of assembly process flow, build sequence and logistics strategies to optimize for direct labor, quality, safety, and other KPIs
• Manage equipment suppliers/partners during RFQ, design, buy-off, installation, commissioning, and ramp up
• Develop and execute equipment qualification plans including correlation, process capability (CP/CPK), and Gage Repeatability / Reproducibility (GR&R)
• Provide input into the continuous evolution of equipment standards
• Partner with Product Design and Operations teams to ensure successful ramp and long-term sustained production
• Ensure achievement of safety, quality, cost, timing & performance targets
• Provide regular, metric-based project updates to the management team.
• Challenge assumptions that are not backed up by a thorough engineering evaluation

• Conduct Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) studies and feedback to Product Design teams, drive content reduction and simplifications
• Provide input into the continuous evolution of DFMA standards
• Lead new product virtual builds and participates in early prototype builds to validate manufacturability and processes
• Support systems integration and automation - PLM, SAP, MES, etc.
• Be part of a world-class engineering team, with a focus on high-quality work and rapid project deployment.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering role related to automated equipment or manufacturing processes
• Experience optimizing existing processes for rate, yield, availability
• Knowledge of manufacturing and processing principles (cycle time analysis, quality control, equipment efficiency, equipment selection, return on investment, error proofing, ergonomics, material logistics)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve difficult technical problems, challenge assumptions, and the status quo
• Ability to work independently
• Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross-functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in both 2D & 3D CAD environments
• Knowledge of robot automation cells, conveyance systems & controls automation

• Systems knowledge and experience - PLM, SAP, MES
• Extensive experience launching new products and production lines
• Extensive experience in product DFMA
• Extensive experience in DVA