- Be a key leader in the organization, participate in plant meetings (from high level strategy sessions down to daily walks).
- Demonstrated ability to effect change in a manufacturing environment and ensure improvement activity is being communicated, understood, and supported within the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and deliver lean training.
- High aptitude for problem solving and analytical thinking.
- Highly organized, able to work with limited direct supervision, motivated to successfully meet deadlines, attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to read and understand quality standards.
- Ability to manage the execution of complex projects.
- Demonstrate the ability to build collaborative relationships and influence others.
- Verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly articulate ideas and manage the change process.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- B.S. degree in Engineering (preferred), or minimum 5 years' experience in lean manufacturing
- Operational experience
- Automotive experience preferred
- Knowledge of Internal Manufacturing and Major Business Processes
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a Manufacturing Environment
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World Class Manufacturing Engineer - Birmingham, United States - Magna International
Description
Job Number: 66492
Group: Cosma International
Division:
KAMTEK INC. - BLD1
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: BIRMINGHAM
Work Style:
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations.
That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.Group Summary
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers.
Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
KAMTEK is a premier Tier 1, automotive manufacturing supplier that specializes in Class "A" Stamping, Assembly and High Pressure Die Casting that produces Body-side and Door Openings, Roofs, Floor Pans, Wheelhouses, Large Welded Assemblies, Doors, Fenders, Hoods, Lift-gates, Aluminum Shock Towers, and Aluminum Rear Rails.
Our capabilities include the manufacturing of Class "A" Body Panels along with Medium/Large Stampings, Large Assemblies and Aluminum Stampings and Assemblies, and Aluminum High Pressure Vacuum Die Casting to our Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, BMW and Freightliner.
As a local distributor and supplier, Kamtek' s market segmentation to Cosma International, (a division of MAGNA INTERNATIONAL) provides a "state-of-the-art" product that utilizes the most technologically advanced Pressing processes in order to maintain a competitive advantage to other OEM's within the market.
Our company's culture of team spirit & mutual respect with a focus on fair treatment helps us to embrace our multi-cultural affiliation with Magna International, and supports our mission through process efficiency and competitive product pricing.
Furthermore, the culture at Kamtek focuses on Job Security, with employees being given the opportunity for continuous training, advancement within the skill/trade, and potential for growth within our safe work environment.
We offer Employee Equity and Profit Participation programs which increase our employees' ownership within the company.Kamtek, part of Cosma International and a division of Magna International, represents the most diversified automotive supplier in the world.
We design, develop and manufacture automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components, and engineer and assemble complete vehicles, primarily for sale to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of cars and light trucks in our three geographic segments - North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World (primarily Asia, South America and Africa).
Our capabilities include the design, engineering, testing and manufacture of automotive interior systems; seating systems; closure systems; metal body & chassis systems; mirror systems; exterior systems; roof systems; electronic systems; powertrain systems as well as complete vehicle engineering and assembly.
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing operations and 92 product development, engineering and sales centres in 28 countries.
We have over 168,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
About the Role
This position will be part of the World Class Manufacturing team and assist with leading the division to meet our strategic goals.
The position is to assure Kamtek processes are designed with the proper controls in place to safeguard Kamtek and its customers from receiving defective product.
To coordinate the implementation of standardized lean techniques and the World Class Manufacturing culture by identifying risk or inefficiencies within the manufacturing process, prepare and conduct training on Mafact/ Lean principals, and facilitate a mindset of waste identification and elimination.
Your Responsibilities
Provide training for plant personnel on Lean manufacturing including Lego training, and standardize work.
6) Analyze current work practices to identify opportunities for improvement; recommend countermeasures to optimize performance.
7) Train production teams in completing Standardize Work Documents, including work sequence charts, cycle time studies, and labor utilization,
8) Support safety via ergonomic analysis and development of corrective actions that reduce risk of work-related strains.
9) Support team leaders and supervisors on their lean journey by attending Tier meetings, and coaching problem solving activities. Support the Gemba process.
10) Support change over activities through SMED workshops
11) Lead cross-functional team in rapid improvement kaizen events that optimize quality, scrap, or other performance metrics. As well as 5S activities.
12) Ensure improvement activities are being communicated, understood, and supported with Lean manufacturing principals in mind throughout the organization.
13) Support launch of new programs by working with engineers through cardboard city through identification of waste and development of Standard Work Instructions.
14) Investigate, understand, and communicate best practices with other Magna divisions in an effort to continuously improve.
15) Perform other duties as required.
Who we are looking for
Lead large and small-scale projects to improve production performance.
Your preferred qualifications
WORK EXPERIENCE
What we offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed.
As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.
Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.Site Benefits
Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.