Process & Bending Technician: Automation, Welding & TPM Expert

Forvia-1; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia in Columbus, IN seeks a Process Engineering Technician responsible for evaluating and correcting welding, assembly and testing processes, and developing/implementing preventive countermeasures and improvements to reduce variability and validate process innovations.

You will develop and deploy process standards, run checklists and best practices, support tooling and equipment improvements, and drive daily plant and process enhancements to eliminate manufacturing issues.

Qualifications

• Associate’s in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Prefer minimum 5 years of experience in automotive exhaust manufacturing/assembly.
• Welding, Assembly, Robotics, TPM, SMED, tooling & fixture problem solving expertise.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Support equipment/robotics, production methods, TPM, Safety and Machine Safeguarding.
• Focus on parts, processes, and suppliers to solve problems related to their assigned GAP’s.
• Assist in analyzing, validating, and implementing process modifications, root causes of downtime and scrap.
• Input data for a Maintenance or Tooling local database for all manufacturing processes.
• Make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maximize production and quality.
• Provide technical data to capture status of equipment and contribute to resolutions.
• Attend QRCI’s to resolve tooling, process and equipment follow-up and validations.
• Support reception, installation and start-up of tooling and equipment.
• Ensure application of safety rules and quality basics; deploy best practices.

Skills

Welding

Assembly

Robotics

TPM

SMED

tooling & fixture

Education

Associate’s in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or equivalent experience

Job description

Forvia in Columbus, IN seeks a Process Engineering Technician responsible for evaluating and correcting welding, assembly and testing processes, and developing/implementing preventive countermeasures and improvements to reduce variability and validate process innovations.

You will develop and deploy process standards, run checklists and best practices, support tooling and equipment improvements, and drive daily plant and process enhancements to eliminate manufacturing issues.