At Gentherm, we say, “It’s about the person.” We’re with you on a cold winter day when you turn on your heated seat and steering wheel or helping manage patient body temperature in the operating room, recovering room or intensive care units. We take a human approach with everything we do.
As the global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry we embrace the opportunity to create and deliver extraordinary solutions that make meaningful differences in everyday life. We do this by improving health, wellness, comfort and energy efficiency.
We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and combine that with our global leadership to deliver results. Working at Gentherm provides you the opportunity to not only shape the future of the automotive and medical industries, but also influence your career throughout the company. You will be engaged, challenged and inspired by our team to deliver leading thermal technologies that positively impact lives around the world.
PROCESS ENGINEER I
IMPACT AND OPPORTUNITY
Ensure implementation of process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide the Global Process Owner with the necessary information for the creation of the "Process Design Guideline" to ensure global standardization of processes.
Ensure the standardization of equipment and processes in the manufacturing plants in Mexico.
Develop and/or update master PFMEAs. Develop FMEAs as needed.
Apply continuous improvement projects (KAIZEN) to processes.
Construction of prototype samples as customer requirements for new programs and/or possible engineering changes, including raw material procurement and inventory.
Support of Standard of work creation together with Launching Engineers (NPI) related with new machines.
Order equipment required for production increases and new projects.
Lead and/or participate in layout movement and plant transfer, including re-PPAP activities such as: layout design, sampling, PFMEA update, WI updates, etc.
Provide support as needed to production, quality and manufacturing.
Solving Problem issues relevant to process problems.
Monitor performance of new production equipment. Example OEE and PPMs and take actions relevant to your role for the improvement of these indicators.
Participate, in aligment with Quality, with the construction of master samples, red rabbit samples, and defect catalog for daily line challenging of machine controls and training to operative personnel.
Create and/or update work instructions and procedures as well as ensure training in the manufacturing plants in Mexico.
Participate in the development of new products, lines and technologies.
Implement lean manufacturing techniques.
Attend visits from customers, suppliers or colleagues from other locations, as required.
Provide continuous improvement projects by analyzing processes and/or work methods to improve productivity.
Take part and comply with the requirements of the Quality Management System IATF 16949, Environmental. Management System – ISO 14001 and Occupational Health, Safety Management System - ISO 45001 and TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange), corresponding to the position. Prepare evidence of compliance and support audits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Professional career (Industrial Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related).
3 years of experience in manufacturing processes or similar position.
Knowledge of computer tools (Word, Excel, Power point, Access, Autocad).
FMEA and Basic core tools.
Experience with Autocad required.
Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing: cycle times, line balancing, Kanban, VSM, etc.
High knowledge in mechanics and electronics.
High knowledge in 2D and 3D drawings and GD&T.
Experience with problem solving tools: 5W, 8D, DMAIC, PDCA.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
NICE TO KNOW
TRAVEL: Local and Global
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBLITIES: Leadership: ability to integrate both as a leader and as a team member.
Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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