Trial Activity Oversight: Directly oversee and manage all trial-related activities within the assembly plant and bodyshop areas, ensuring trials are conducted efficiently and according to established protocols.
Process Validation & Tracking: Meticulously track trial parts through the assembly process, validating critical manufacturing steps such as hemming, clinches, dimensional accuracy, and various joining technologies.
Sub-Assembly Coordination: Coordinate the seamless integration and submission of Knock-Down (KD) kits or sub-assemblies into the main bodyshop line for trial purposes.
CMM Shipment Management: Manage and coordinate the shipment of sub-assemblies to the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) for precise dimensional analysis and validation.
Destructive Testing Follow-up: Follow up on and analyze results from destructive testing when required, providing insights into material and joint integrity.
CID Number Capture: Ensure that Critical Identification (CID) numbers are accurately captured during the assembly process for all trial materials, facilitating effective communication and traceability for Production Validation Team (PVT).

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering) or a related technical field.
Experience: 3+ years of experience in an automotive assembly plant or body shop environment, with direct involvement in manufacturing processes, quality, or trials.
Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of assembly processes, joining technologies (e.g., welding, riveting, bonding), hemming, clinching, and dimensional control principles.
Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Proven ability to identify process issues, analyze trial data, and contribute to effective solutions.
Coordination & Project Management: Excellent organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous activities and stakeholders.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in tracking parts, capturing data, and validating processes.
Computer Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant manufacturing systems.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

process validationdimensional accuracyjoining technologieshemingclinchingdestructive testingCMM analysismanufacturing processesquality assurancedata analysis

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillsorganizational skillscoordination skillsattention to detail