Qualification Requirements:

• Must have bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related.
• Experience in an automotive supplier is desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CAD systems.
• Must be a strong planner with the ability to multi-task and disseminate information effectively to all levels of the organization.
• General knowledge of new project launch support.
• General knowledge of operations, including scheduling, procurement, manufacturing, test engineering, and quality systems.
• Analytical/Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to understand, track, drill-down, and question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based upon that data.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Actively participate in program teams and facilitate the communication and interaction amongst the functional representatives.
• Must be proficient in Excel, Access Databases, Visio, and Power point.
• Must be articulate and able to represent ARD on his/her own with customer.
• Continuous improvement –in plant (Kaizen) required.
• Conduct time study analysis and optimize line process flow/efficiency.
• Preparation of equipment, facility, and assembly area CAD layouts.
• Is responsible for completion of various additional projects and/or assignments as assigned by senior management.
• Obtains all required authorizations for tooling and equipment procurement as needed for assigned projects.
• Control product quality through development and use of SMP Audits, FMEA's control plans, flow charts, and solid problem-solving skills.
• Create computerized graphs / reports that clearly demonstrate quality characteristics. Maintain documentation accurately between Process Flows, PFMEA's, Control Plans, and ODS's.
• Maintain flexibility in ability to adjust to changes in job requirements and hours, while completing other functions daily without fail
• Report to Corporate Project Quality/Engineering Manager to keep all informed of issues.
• Maintain 5S in work area.
• Incorporate safe working procedures into all daily activities in and around facility.
• Visit customers/suppliers as requested.
• All other tasks as assigned by Corporate Project Quality/Engineering Manager
• Read blueprints.
• Performs functional quality tests, as required.
• Authority and responsibility to stop the production line should a safety or quality issue appears.
• Identifies opportunities for Continuous Improvement, ensures that Continuous Improvement activities are planned, implemented, measured, reported, and reviewed in the respective area of responsibility.

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | PHYSICAL DEMANDS: | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly | | required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach | | with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally | | required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must | | regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | WORK ENVIRONMENT: | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | While traveling and performing the duties of this job, the employee may | | be exposed to various warehouse work environment where all safety rules | | and regulations must be followed. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | SCOPE OF AUTHORITY: | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Has the authority to stop production if defective or unsafe parts or | | condition appear.  Has the authority to reject non-conforming material | | from the supplier.  Is empowered to prevent non-conforming material from | | reaching the customer. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only | | duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. | | Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related | | instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by | | any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. | | | | A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the | | position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job | | duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and | | requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably | | accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job | | successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and | | abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may | | exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the | | health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in | | this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or | | abilities.   | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:

GAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer