Logistics Process Engineer

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Alamance, NC, is seeking a Logistics Process Engineer to join our onsite team. You will analyze the operating environment, identify inefficiencies, develop business cases, and implement new processes and tools to improve space, labor utilization and inventory accuracy.

The role interfaces with operations, quality, safety, procurement and NPI, and requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field and 3–5+ years in high-volume manufacturing, preferably automotive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related.
• 3-5+ years of high-volume manufacturing experience, preferably in an automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages implementation of new processes and material flow strategies.
• Works with inventory control and operations teams to address root causes of inventory inaccuracies.
• Optimizes utilization of warehouses and floor storage, owning project management of resources.
• Assists operations in developing standardized work and PFEP models.
• Interfaces with operations, quality, safety, procurement and NPI teams.
• Improves labor utilization by studying work methods and implementing changes.
• Develops and improves IT tools and systems to simplify processes and improve accuracy.
• Reduces waste by studying methods and equipment and identifying waste.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title

Logistics Process Engineer

Job Description Summary

Dauch is looking for a Logistics Process Engineer to join our team in Alamance, NC. This is a fully onsite position.

The responsibilities of the Logistics Process Engineer include analyzing the operating environment; this includes identifying process inefficiencies and wastes of time, money, materials, space, and energy. This person will conduct studies, perform analysis, conceptualize improvements, and assist in developing business cases. They will also develop and evaluate pilot programs, simulations, and prototypes, as well as implement new and enhanced processes and tools. This individual will drive an analytical process focusing on developing improved tools and systems to simplify processes, improve space and labor utilization, and increase inventory accuracy.

Job Description

• Manages the implementation of new processes, material flow strategies, selection of equipment to be purchased, and time estimates.

• Works directly with inventory control and operations teams to implement solutions that address root causes of inventory inaccuracies.

• Performs analysis to optimize utilization of current warehouses and floor storage.Owns project management of internal and external resources to improve.

• Assists operations in the development of standardized work.

• Guide implementation of PFEP (Plan for every part) and other models.

• Interfaces with operations, quality, safety, procurement, and NPI teams.

• Improves labor utilization by studying work methods; testing modifications; designing new methods; recommending job restructuring.

• Develop and improve IT tools and systems to simplify processes and improve accuracy.

• Improves workflow by studying process flow charts; recommending modifications in workflow, work stations and product; developing new procedures; recommending equipment modifications and purchases.

• Reduces waste by studying methods, equipment, and operator techniques; recommending changes; identifying and analyzing waste.

• Prepares work-analysis information and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

• Completes work improvement projects by training and guiding operators and supervisors.

• Maintains operations guidelines by writing and updating policies, procedures and methods.

• Champion Kaizen events within and outside of the department.

• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related.

• 3-5+ years of high-volume manufacturing experience, preferably in an automotive environment.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.