Responsible for process design and development of new product launch with attention to providing deliverables that are on-time and within budget. Continuous Improvement of existing manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability, and develop best practice standards within the organization.
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
General knowledge of tube forming operations including bending, trimming, end forming, hydro forming, brazing, MIG/TIG/Laser welding, leak rate and dimensional testing.
Support full project implementation with understanding of APQP practices, customer deliverables, timing, and providing related documents.
Assist in capital procurement: Develop and write specifications, performance requirements, and proposals.
Track and provide updates on equipment builds, perform on-site evaluation and buy-off.
Track and provide updates on tooling and fixture builds, solicit integration services as required.
Lead production capacity activities including operator training, burst builds, and Run at Rates.
Collaborate with quality department utilizing core tools: PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, and SPC.
Participate in addressing customer concerns/corrective actions: 8D, 5-Why, etc.
Assist Production and Quality departments with standard work activities, conducting time studies, and workflow evaluation.
Conduct line balancing evaluation and improvement kaizen activities addressing flow constraints, takt time improvements, scrap reduction, implementing Poka-Yoke, and cell layout optimization.
Generate cell layouts utilizing CAD software with attention to Safety, Ergonomics, and 5S practices.
Collaborate with Product Engineering and Quality in design and gaging reviews.
Provide assistance in research and development projects and prototype builds.
Contribute to a safe working environment by providing solutions to concerns and implementing ergonomic improvements as needed.
Support day-to-day production issues as required.
Adhere to all company policies
Other duties as assigned
JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or in Engineering Technology; and/or a Certificate of Qualification in Tool and Die, with Project Management experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience in small to large automotive tooling and welding manufacturing processes
Flexible Metal Inc. is a component supplier located in Tucker, GA. FMI specializes in product design, engineering, development and manufacturing of metal bellows, tubular assemblies, exhaust manifolds, and integrated exhaust systems. We are a 100% Employee-Owned Company. This means each employee has a stake in his or her work product and the value of the company through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Don't be just a number, join one of the Hyspan Companies and be an OWNER! All full-time regular employees are eligible for health benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. United Healthcare® is our provider for all coverages (medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance benefits). Each employee is provided with $25,000 life and AD&D life insurance plan as part of their benefit package.
