Repair & Maintenance Engineering Experienced Professional - Full-time

Location:
Rock Spring, Georgia, United States of America

Job ID:
R0046273

Date Posted:
2024-03-21

Company Name:
HITACHI ASTEMO ROCK SPRING, INC.

Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

Tasks and Responsibilities:

As the Assembly Engineer - Lead at Hitachi Astemo Rock Spring, Inc., you will be a key member of the Assembly Engineering team. Reporting directly to the Assembly Engineering Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Engineering and play a crucial role in the development and optimization of assembly processes. As a seasoned engineer, you will contribute your expertise in engineering principles, problem-solving, and leadership to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality in our assembly operations. This role serves as a vital transition step to the Assembly Engineering Manager position, with growth potential within our organization.

• Collaborate closely with the Assembly Engineering Manager, Head of Engineering, and cross-functional teams to design and develop assembly processes, leveraging your strong engineering background to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead the implementation of assembly line layouts, workflows, and process parameters, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and design reviews to ensure the manufacturability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of assembly operations.
• Utilize your engineering expertise to analyze and improve assembly processes, equipment, and tooling, optimizing productivity and quality.
• Mentor and develop Assembly Engineer(s), providing guidance, training, and support to foster their professional growth.
• Facilitate new product introductions, ensuring seamless integration into the assembly processes and driving successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Assembly Engineering Manager to evaluate and implement assembly equipment, tools, and technologies that align with project requirements and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities to optimize assembly operations, reduce costs, and eliminate waste, applying your expertise in lean manufacturing principles.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to implement new assembly technologies and components, staying abreast of emerging trends and innovations.
• Analyze and interpret technical data, such as 3D models, drawings, and specifications, to inform decision-making and ensure accuracy in design and implementation.
• Collaborate closely with quality assurance teams to implement process controls, ensuring adherence to quality standards and driving continuous improvement in product quality.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in assembly engineering, applying knowledge effectively to optimize assembly operations.
• Actively support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging your engineering background and problem-solving skills to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.

When accomplishing tasks, remember to work toward meeting overall company goals established which include, OSHA safety compliance, ISO 14001 Environmental Compliance, Ethical & Legal compliance, Customer Quality, Production to Plan, and Delivery Performance.

Safety & Environmental:

• Champion a strong safety culture, enforcing adherence to safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations always.
• Support environmental initiatives and work towards minimizing the environmental impact of assembly processes.

Quality:

• Collaborate closely with quality assurance teams to design and implement quality control measures in assembly processes.
• Lead efforts to improve product quality and reduce defects through process enhancements and optimization.

Delivery:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production flow and on-time delivery of assembled products.
• Analyze and optimize assembly line performance to meet production targets and delivery schedules.

Productivity:

• Identify opportunities for productivity improvements within the assembly process.
• Implement measures to increase efficiency and optimize resource utilization.

Reporting:

• Provide regular reports to the Assembly Engineering Manager on maintenance activities, project status, resource requirements, and performance evaluations within the Assembly Engineering Department.

Key Metrics Responsibility:

• Monitor key performance metrics related to assembly processes, including productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Analyze data and interpret trends to identify areas for improvement and drive performance optimization.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance key metrics and achieve departmental goals.
• Provide regular reports to the Assembly Engineering Manager on work progress, key metrics, and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data for reporting purposes.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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