Sub-function: Body Shop Process Engineering and Project Support
Reports to (Level): E4
Travel expectations: As required by the business (domestic and international)
Type of position: Full-time
Department: Body/ Paint Operations
Job Overview:
Under general supervision, this position lead the following activities: integration of all upcoming model changes or new models into series operations in the Body Shop lines. Will support the Process Engineering department to provide seamless integration of new models and equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead all Model Year Activities for Body Shop
Insure all quality requirements are achieved for existing and new models.
Insure all cycle time targets are achieved for existing and new models.
Plan for seamless integration of changes so not to impact series volumes.
Coordinate all changes with the Process Engineer for each affected line.
Direct the Body Shop Model Year team to support all trial requirements.
Schedule body start timing with PE and Production of all trial bodies.
Create rider sheets (digital or hard copy) for all trial bodies.
Maintain plan versus actual body start and body ship schedules for trial bodies.
Develop and maintain Model Year checklists for all Production Trials
Insure all quality requirements are achieved for existing and new models.
Insure all cycle time targets are achieved for existing and new models.
Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws. Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources
Co-Op/ internship and/or up to 2 years & professional experience in the following area(s):
Automotive Body Shop, Paint Shop, or similar manufacturing environment
Required Skills
Project Coordination
Ability to work in a team environment
Preferred Skills
Working knowledge of any of the following body shop technologies: stud welding, spot welding, sealing/gluing, MIG welding, impact joining, riveting, vision systems, and confix joining.