Assembly Planning Specialist (10057)
Date: Nov 25, 2024
Location: Chattanooga, TN, US, 37146
Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker and is on the road to number one. Come join our team and you could be part of that ride. For our employees, Volkswagen stands for more than just efficient and sustainable products - it’s an expression of who they are and how they move through life. Become a part of the Volkswagen of America experience and work with people who are passionate, innovative, enthusiastic, and high performing team players. Everyone deserves a better car and everyone deserves a better company - it’s a Volkswagen thing.
VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities.
Summary
Manage projects in an automotive manufacturing environment, meet and/ or exceed company goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
New Product Launch/Development
- New and Series Product Pre-Planning Concept, Including Investment Planning
- Specification Development for new and existing manufacturing equipment and tooling
- Equipment Development, Design, Installation, Commissioning, and Handover to Series Production
- Support in Process/Product Development
- Continuous Improvement Activities to support best in class production system
Series Planning Support
- Maintenance and Production Support
- Coordinate activities with Production/Support teams to minimize production delays
- Develop systems to meet Key Performance Indicators(KPIs), analyze data and monitor performance
- Identify requirements for product to Improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost
- Lead and Complete projects on schedule and within the annual operational and capital budgets
- Lead and Drive Problem Solving activities in regards to process and machine issues
- Collaboration with all customers/affected departments on Production, Product, Process, and Machine Issues
- Lead Engineering activities in processing model changes/ investigations (Change Management)
Qualifications
Required
- 3-5 years job related experience
- 4 year Engineering degree or Equiv.
- Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineer With Automotive Experience
- Experience with/in
- Lean Manufacturing
- Capitol Project Implementation
- Jig/Fixture Development/Implementation
- Project/Vendor Management
- CAD/Layout Software
- Equipment Design/Analysis
- Layout Design/Analysis
- Process Development/Analysis
Preferred
- Advanced degree preferred
- Maintenance system development/management
- PLC programming/Automation Experience
- Assembly Torque tools
- Microstation or Catia Software
- 3D Printing Experience
- Ergonomic Assist Development
- Automotive Facility start-up/manufacturing experience
Scope and Magnitude
Some travel may be required
Grade: 7
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Nearest Major Market: Nashville
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