Automotive Manufacturing Work Values

Daily Duties at Automotive Manufacturing:

Cost Savings Implemented lean manufacturing methodology in the Engine/Transmission Line Area. Reduced Work-In-Process and eliminated excess inventory on both Engine and power train: Saved over $500,000 annually by shortening overhead conveyor runs (and overhead chain loops) that deliver engines to the assembly area. Results were so successful that the idea was copied by other assembly plants. Achieved annual savings of $3.3 million – and eliminated 22 FTEs per shift: Implemented Kaizen continuous-improvement methodology. Balanced work boards. Analyzed numerous processes and balanced jobs to improve manufacturing tack-time, increase throughput, and minimized non-value-added steps. Cut labor costs and improved quality – throughout Ford Motor Assembly Operations in NA and Europe – by introducing Best-in-Class practices such as Automated Headlight Aim/Adjust; Automated Engine/VIN stamping machine; and Automated Ride Hide Adjustment/Secure. Value Stream Mapping Developed current/future state map that applied Value Stream Mapping that improved analysis of manufacturing flow, identified bottlenecks, and resolved quality issues. Engineering Leadership Tasked with full accountability for modifications, quality, and maintenance of automated equipment in a flexible tooling environment. Ensured that new equipment and tooling installation met cycle time requirements, quality and safety standards, FMEA, preventive maintenance requirements, and repair and maintenance (R&M) programs. Process Improvements Implemented lean methodologies that eliminated waste. Created continuous-improvement simulations to optimize manufacturing layout, and facilitate demand-pull JIT. Simplified material flows to Min/Max levels (Kanban type system) and balanced standardized operations to improve throughput for assembly in Bodyshop and Final Assembly. Lean, Best Practices, and Quality Collaborated with production personnel to develop Lean manufacturing work cells, including: 5-S, Kaizen racks, returnable containers, error proofing, add-on system, visual factory, safety, ergonomic tools, and quality deployment sheets for new and existing processes. Acted as Process Integration specialist to support definition, documentation, and validation of new-model programs. Collaborated with various engineering personnel, manufacturing, and supplier to ensure and promote lean manufacturing business objectives in all current and future processes. Applied Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) process tools to identify root causes and recommend countermeasures to management.

What they like about Automotive Manufacturing:

You give high priority to hiring firms with prestige. Market reputation and prestige of a firm may be determined through on-line research, and conversations with individuals working in your target industry. Note that firms "in the public eye" receive a great deal more critical publicity and attention than those operating with more anonymity. So as you assess your employment opportunities, be sure to seek out the positive aspects of the firm's reputation in addition to noting negative publicity the company may have received.

Tags

industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Lean Mfg. Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, layout engineer

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Automotive Manufacturing: