What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at Canoo Technologies Inc.?
About Canoo
Canoo maintains compliance with the OFCCP. As such, please feel free to review the following information:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/olms/poster/labor-rights-federal-contractors
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (310) 702-7907 or email us at talentacquisitionteam@canoo.com
Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.
The “Canoo Way”
Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment, and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results while being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ), applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, and innovate are at the core of our day-to-day operations.
Overview
The Manufacturing Industrial Engineer (IE) is responsible for the planning of direct/indirect labor and activities affecting line speed, cycle checks, scrolls and workstation assignments, change control and line balancing, and production line simulation. A qualified candidate will utilize lean concepts to identify/eliminate waste and perform time/motion studies. This position will support the manufacturing department with technical services to maintain efficient levels of lean manufacturing and manning. This position is charged with facilitating the production goals of Vehicle Programs for process safety, quality, timing, costs, efficiency (HPV, eHPV). The Industrial Engineer is the architect of the shop methods and processes, and the representative of Manufacturing in Canoo vehicle Programs. The Industrial Engineer must ensure the feasibility of the products, prove and guarantee the buildability of the products, in the trail builds, and series production, for launch through to the long-term capacity of the system. The Industrial Engineer supports, create the methods, processes, and capacities of the total production process.
Responsibilities
Knowledge of time study/standards, ratings, MODAPTS, MTM-UAS, ergonomic evaluations
Ability to interface with all levels of the organization from shop floor to management
Must be a self-starter with proven ability to give and gain the respect of all employees
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Target-oriented planning, implementation, introduction of production processes and production initiatives.
Ensuring target achievement for production-relevant goals (deadlines, costs, quantities, process reliability, HPV, eHPV, quality and content).
Planning, monitoring, controlling and ensuring the execution of work packages in terms of performance, capacities, costs, deadlines and quality.
Development of a project structure and process plan (work packages, deadlines, etc.) together with the Manufacturing Engineering team, as well as agreement of targets within the project organization.
Analysis of the target and actual data during the course of the project and identification of needs for action, and proposed solutions to reach the targets.
Adherence to the defined HPV and eHPV targets/budget within the program LV and MPDV management tasks.
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Qualifications
Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering or Industrial Technology
5 years of Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience
5 years of automotive industry experience with an Auto OEM/Teir 1 supplier with at least one of core BIW, Paint, General and Battery Module technology.
Experience with Industrial engineering man and machine layout, time studying/simulation software’s, through put studies and simulation software, ergonomics, ergonomic simulation software, robotic/simulations, Siemen’s control systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Catia, AutoCAD, Team Center, process sheets/work instructions, and other related technologies
Proven ability to manage, launch, and achieve standardization practices using process improvement tools.
Prior experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing Tools (Blitz, Kaizen Action Sheets, Value Stream Mapping, etc.)
Stamping experience is a plus
What's Cool About Working Here...
- Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine the automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Equity Compensation
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.
Canoo maintains compliance with the OFCCP. As such, please feel free to review the following information:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/olms/poster/labor-rights-federal-contractors
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (214) 529-8055 or email us at talentacquisitionteam@canoo.com
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