Specialist - General Assembly (Industrial Engineering)

Hyundai Motor Group; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Group in Montgomery, AL, is seeking a Technical Specialist for assembly areas in General Assembly. The role focuses on preparing process documents, outfitting equipment before launches, and monitoring current production to drive continuous improvements across 4M during non-launch periods.

Responsibilities include LEAN implementations, motion/time studies, data analysis for utilization, quality, safety, and cost, and ROI-based cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent required.
• 0–10 years of job related experience in an engineering/industrial environment preferred.
• Experience in automotive assembly process is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop production processes and related systems to improve efficiency and quality.
• Develop line balancing and standards; manage allocation studies before launches.
• Apply LEAN methods to improve efficiency and quality in production.
• Conduct motion and time studies to identify process improvements.
• Analyze production data for trends in Utilization, Quality, Safety and Cost.
• Develop cost reduction strategies with ROI justification for changes.
• Collaborate with engineers and departments to implement improvements.
• Create training materials on LEAN concepts and procedures.
• Prepare and deliver training for Team Members on new processes.
• Ensure processes comply with safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct downtime delay studies to identify root causes.
• Plan layouts for new equipment/workspaces for maximum efficiency.
• Model line layouts using CAD to identify storage and handling improvements.
• Work with safety teams to address ergonomic and safety issues.
• Use PFMEA for process setup and restraints.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

CATIA

CAD software

Statistics software

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location

Montgomery, AL, US

Position Summary:

Technical Specialist for assembly areas in the General Assembly department of an automotive manufacturing environment. Job requirements include preparation of process documents, equipment install/modification before new vehicle launch, monitoring and analyzing current production process, and making improvements in 4M during non-launching time period.

Essential Functions:

• . 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 (MODAPS – Modular Arrangement of Predetermined Time Standard) 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.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent preferred

Related Experience:

• 0 – 10 years job related experience in an engineering/ industrial environment preferred
• Experience in automotive assembly process as an Industrial Engineer desired

Skills / Knowledge:

• MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
• SAP preferred
• CATIA or similar CAD program
• Production allocation simulation program and any other statistics software

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.