Process Engineer, BIW

We are currently seeking a Process Engineer, BIW. The Process Engineer will be responsible for taking the lead role in designing new stamping equipment at Lucid. The Process Engineer will work closely with Logistics, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Engineers, Product Engineering, New Product Introduction, and other cross-functional teams to ensure the General Assembly process is properly designed and implemented. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. You will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

You Will:

• Monitor the key performance indicator metrics (scorecard) to drive actions to improve safety, productivity, quality while decreasing cost and inventory                                                           
• Responsible to design robust manufacturing processes to deliver high volume production with a high safety standards and ergonomic conditions                                         
• Maintain work instruction sheets (WIS)
• First Time Through (FTT) targets development                              
• Establish a strong network with Engineering (PVE/NPI), Launch and/or Advance manufacturing to support on any required change by understanding the differences relative to the current product and their impact to the GA area facilities, tooling and processes by evaluating project time lines, requesting FMEA's, Safety Risk Assessments, layout changes and validating process final feasibility, with the goal of deliver a process that meet the Safety, Quality and Delivery  performance expectations                                                                    
• Drive the change management (PCR/ECR/DR) process by ensuring compliance to communicate and coordinate the change with the production team                                                            
• Coordinate tooling and facility changes and equipment installations with the Tooling & Facilities Engineer
• Serves as a liaison between production and the supporting areas (Launch, PVE, NPI, IE, Logistics, Supplier) regarding any process change, deviation process or production issue
• Utilize analytic problem-solving skills, including knowledge of 8D, Six Sigma, DOE, or similar certifications/ disciplines to drive continuous improvement initiatives for safety, cost, delivery, and quality
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce and avoid all different type of waste and drive to a more efficient process                                                          
• Direct responsibility of achieving quality targets (FTT) including the development of quality control plans and statistical process control (SPC) that supports variability reduction (Six Sigma)
• Lead the team throughout the Root Cause and Containment Analysis (RCCA) process to implement Interim (ICA) and permanent (PCA) corrective actions for quality concerns                  Participate during line balancing activities with production and the involved supporting areas (IE, Material Flow Eng, MES, Tooling)                                             
• Maintain and verify the Bill of Material (B.O.M) and the Bill of Process (B.O.P) to ensure the manufacturing process is running at the latest level            
• Support the productive areas for having a better understanding about the process (Bill of Process, Critical to Safety and Critical to Quality)                                                            
• Responsible to follow up the achievement of Quality Management System (QMS-ISO 9001) in the manufacturing areas               
• Ensure For New Model Programs there is an Ergo Assessment, Safety Risk Assessment and a Workstation Readiness, and issues were identified and documented for a proper follow up
• Develop and implement PFMEA standards and policies                              
• Identify, trial, and implement any new tools, equipment and processes that could improve quality, delivery, safety and manpower efficiency                                             
• Develop and implement training programs for production associates            

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• 2 years of experience in Manufacturing Processes required
• Stamping or BIW experience preferred
• Manufacturing processes and methods knowledge
• Experience in quality assurance system
• Project management skills
• Problem solving methodology skills
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive initiatives in complex environments                              
• Possesses strong presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company                                             
• General understand of structuring Bill of Material
• Experience working with the following equipment: robotics, end of arm tooling, pick and place automation, position sensors, material handling, fluid dispensing, deflection analysis, vision systems, conveyor, and laser cleaning/ metrology   
• Prepare and procure all items for workstation readiness before and during launches (Static and Dynamic readiness)