Dispensing Lead Engineer

Role: Dispensing Lead Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills Michigan

%100 onsite. Only local candidates or willing to relocate

Interview: Phone/Skype

Job Type: Contract

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Dispensing Lead Engineer is responsible for ensuring the successful integration and launch of joining equipment within our client [Automotive OEM]'s body shop, while supporting non-new model activities.

Responsibilities will include:

- Ensure dispensing equipment suppliers and integrators deliver equipment in conformance with North America Body in White dispensing specifications

- Participate in throughout analysis reviews and present countermeasures for improvement

- Work directly with Product Engineering, Material Suppliers, Equipment Suppliers and integrators for successful joining launch certification

- Ensure joining Early Equipment Management (EEM) deliverables are reviewed, and approved, within Body in White joining specifications

- Maintain and ensure joining dispensing certification is maintained throughout the launch process

- Provide constant feedback to Body in White management personnel pertaining to equipment operation, productivity and cost / quality improvements

- Work directly with Engineers, Skilled Trades and cross-functional Managers to accomplish project improvement, cost reduction and timing estimates

- Support plant program launches throughout Body in White joining operations

- Conduct dispensing equipment buy-offs

- Maintain and update certification documentation and specifications

- Provide technical direction to suppliers and internal plant team members

- Implement cost reduction projects and determine asset reusability

- Support non-new model Body in White dispensing operations by ensuring throughput optimization, equipment supplier support and troubleshooting techniques

- Lead bi-weekly Dispensing CoC call-ins and ensure KPIs are recorded and maintained

- Maintain and update dispensing equipment and certification specifications

- Develop and maintain the Joining Tech V workbook and buy-off documentation

- Implement and ensure read-across ideas and equipment improvements are communicated throughout North America Body in White dispensing operations"

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience related to joining technologies (primarily dispensing equipment)

- Knowledge of Nordson, Atlas Copco, IDS and additional dispensing equipment suppliers

- Strong understanding of dispensing parameter development, equipment troubleshooting and operation requirements

- Excellent organizational and communication skills

- Self-motivated champion of change

- US Passport or similar ability to travel freely between sites in US and Canada

Preferred Qualifications:

- 2+ years in Automotive industry, supporting launch activities in body shop and plants"

Anticipate some need to work overtime, anticipate some periods of travel to sites in Illinois and Ontario

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.