Hitachi Tallapoosa , GA 30176
Posted 2 weeks ago
Description
Position Summary:
This position will be part of the xEV Regional PE group for Electric Vehicle products and will be responsible for activity and support for Drive Unit (DU) / E-Axle programs. The purpose of the position will be to support activities to establish equipment specifications, manufacturing processes, and investment quotations for programs related to DU products. Overall requirements of the position are to ensure that production equipment runs to equipment specification and produces products based on the product specifications, and customer requirement, including ensuring that equipment is verified and qualified for mass production utilization. This position offers opportunities to work with a wide variety of aspects of the manufacturing processes, a wide variety of departments and levels of management within the company both domestic and international. Essential functions of this job include:
Design efficient processes and equipment.
Develop equipment specifications for manufacturing parts to customer requirements.
Work with a wide range of equipment makers to develop equipment costs.
Ensure equipment specifications to produce products and align with regional requirements.
Confirm that equipment is installed and meets required specification.
Ensure that equipment is safe to utilize for all associates.
Confirm that all product requirements are met through testing, including the verification.
Assist other departments in setting up testing trials/experiments for customer/internal troubles, including countermeasure activity as needed.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
4year University Degree in Related Field and 3 - 5 years related work experience.
Engineering skills including knowledge of control systems, robotics, mechanics, pneumatics, optical inspection and computer programming.
Knowledge/experience with troubleshooting production equipment
Familiarity with manufacturing processes
Ability to make quick, accurate, data driven decisions and utilize excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy with both personal computers and manufacturing systems.
Willingness to support the corporate culture with an absolute focus on ethics and fairness.
Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
Work experience within automotive industry, with emphasis in electro/mechanical devices
Knowledge of EV components such as inverters and motors
Knowledge/experience with equipment verification
Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, etc.
Experience in electronics manufacturing and principles IPC regulations
Well organized, attention to detail and able to handle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously
Excellent communication skills to prepare and present information to all levels of associates, management and customers both verbally and written
Ability to lead projects obtaining the support of multiple departments and organizations
Essential to Job Functions
Ability to work flexible schedule including all shifts and days as needed
Ability to work for long periods of time while sitting
Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday
Ability to lift 35lbs from floor to a height of 4ft
Ability to push or pull pallet jack up to 450lbs
Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
Ability to travel for business (Domestic and Overseas)
Software:
Intermediate experience required in Windows, MSWord, PowerPoint, and Excel
Project Management Software preferred (MS Project)
Experience in CAD ware ( AutoCad, or other)
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment and maintain high level of motivation
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Confers with and prepares reports for corporate management
Maintain functional knowledge of processes, procedures and equipment within manufacturing
Work Environment
Open-Office Setting
Factory Setting with Noise
Equipment Used
Personal Computer
Hand and power tools
Electro/Mechanical Testing Equipment
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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