Automotive Assembly Process Specialist – Lean Improvement

Hyundai Motor Company; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company in the United States is seeking a Technical Specialist for assembly areas in the General Assembly department of an automotive manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include preparation of process documents, equipment install/modification before new vehicle launch, monitoring and analyzing current production processes, and making improvements in 4M during non-launching periods.

Essential functions cover LEAN implementation, time studies, layout planning, data analysis

Qualifications

• Develop production processes and other production related systems to improve efficiency and quality of production.
• Develop principle work standards and line balancing to improve efficiency and quality of production. Before new model launch, manage allocation study, simulate the process, and approve for finalization.
• Execute LEAN manufacturing techniques and designs to improve efficiency and quality of production.
• Conduct motion and time studies to identify areas for improvement in production processes.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement including Utilization, Quality, Safety, and Cost.
• Develop and implement cost reduction strategies and provide ROI justification for change using knowledge of assembly methods.
• Collaborate with other engineers and departments to develop and implement process improvements.
• Develop training materials on LEAN Manufacturing concepts and philosophy.
• Prepare training materials for Team Members on new/improved processes and procedures.
• Perform production Team Member training on new/improved processes and procedures.
• Ensure newly implemented processes and procedures are compliant with safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct delay studies to determine root causes of downtime using statistical methods to identify areas of improvement.
• Analyze and plan layout requirements and workflow designs for new equipment and workspaces for maximum efficiency.
• Using CAD software model line layouts and identify storage and material handling improvements.
• Work with safety teams to identify ergonomic and safety issues, including methods to reduce ergonomic risk factors.
• Use of PFMEA for process set up and restraints.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develop production processes and systems to improve efficiency and quality.
• Develop line balancing and standards; manage allocation studies.
• Perform LEAN manufacturing designs to improve efficiency and quality.
• Conduct motion/time studies to identify improvement areas.
• Analyze production data for trends in utilization, quality, safety and cost.
• Support cost reduction with ROI justification.
• Collaborate with engineers and departments on improvements.
• Create training materials on LEAN concepts.
• Train team members on new processes.
• Deliver training on improved procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

CATIA

Production simulation

Statistics software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

CATIA

Production simulation

Statistics software

Job description

Hyundai Motor Company in the United States is seeking a Technical Specialist for assembly areas in the General Assembly department of an automotive manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include preparation of process documents, equipment install/modification before new vehicle launch, monitoring and analyzing current production processes, and making improvements in 4M during non-launching periods.

Essential functions cover LEAN implementation, time studies, layout planning, data analysis