Engineer II - Controls

Position Summary:

Coordinate & implement engineering controls & systems activities as they pertain to the Axle Drive Unit Product Lines. These activities include the planning & implementation of process changes / improvements so as to ensure correct assembly, maintain planned productivity levels, and meet operational and quality targets.

• Provide input to ECM (Engineering Change Management) as it relates to process changes; perform implementation of new processes into Axle Drive Unit assembly.
• Provide input & support in the development of Process / Assembly FMEA’s.
• Work closely with Process Quality Engineering as well as with Assembly in order to define & implement corrective actions and provide technical clarification / trouble-shooting of assembly line equipment & processes which are not performing to specification.
• Coordinate & facilitate VA/VE efforts with Process Quality Engineering & Assembly; perform VA/VE analysis of processes to continuously improve upon assembly safety, and productivity. Develop ongoing process improvements in vie of Lean practices.
• Works closely with Systems Suppliers & Systems Support to provide analysis of assembly efficiency levels; facilitate introduction of new methods to support continuous improvement, in terms of productivity, ergonomics, and quality.
• Assist in completion of equipment installation & modifications, process layouts, feasibility studies, etc.
• Perform in-house training of Systems Support on systems function, adjustments, and repairs where applicable.
• Take leading role in initial stages of new process projects as it pertains to programming, process plans, fixtures – tooling – equipment procurement, etc..
• Provide information describing production capacity as it relates to assembly line equipment & systems function. Communicate systems problems that may cause delays in meeting production schedule;
• Responsible for close communication with Process Quality Engineering, with emphasis on implementation of equipment – systems changes to fulfill continuous improvement ideas from Process Quality Engineering.
• Reports to department management on status of VA/VE activities & process related changes on a monthly basis in department meetings;
• Perform related tasks as needed.

• Bachelor’s in Engineering
• 3 – 4 years of experience (internship/co-op included)
• Proficient in blue print reading, electrical schematics, and parts engineering specifications