Specialist - General Assembly (Industrial Engineering)

At Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, we believe you can do anything.

With opportunities in fields like quality control and maintenance, all the way to finance, human resources and team relations, there’s not much you can’t do at HMMA.
“Team built. Team strong.” is more than just our motto, it’s our way of life and the key to our success. Our diverse, family-like atmosphere is one of our most valued qualities.

Our team members enjoy industry-leading benefits such as:

• Competitive wages and bonus potential
• 15 paid holidays, 3 personal days, and 10 paid vacation days
• 93% Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for Team Members and their families effective your first day!
• 28 paid days off (depending on date of hire)
• 401(k) savings plan with immediate company matching.
• Discounts on new Hyundai vehicles
• Tuition assistance program available
• Fitness center, onsite cafeterias, and free team wear

Your future awaits. When can you start?

Job Description

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 Systems Management (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Position Requirements:

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.