Job Type
Full-time
Description
- Duration: 6-Month Contract
- Compensation: Competitive hourly rate plus Per Diem for eligible candidates.
Core Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for all activities directly linked to the improvement of stainless-steel carbody manufacturing processes.
- Process Improvement: Drive enhancements in carbody manufacturing through rigorous industrial engineering methods.
- Documentation & Governance: Update and maintain work instructions, ensuring all technical documentation meets quality standards.
- Tooling & Equipment: Conduct tooling assessments and analyze/optimize jigs and fixtures to improve production efficiency.
- ECO Industrialization: Manage the transition of Engineering Change Orders (ECO) into the manufacturing environment.
- Shopfloor Support: Provide direct technical support to production teams to ensure smooth operations and deformation control.
Scope Note: This role is focused strictly on manufacturing process improvement and shopfloor support. It does not include design engineering or procurement activities.
Requirements
- Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in stainless-steel carbody shell manufacturing.
- Technical Expertise: * In-depth knowledge of welding processes (MIG/TIG) and deformation control.
- Expertise in MTM, time studies, and line balancing.
- Experience with PFMEA, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving (8D/PDCA).
- Documentation: Strong capability in writing Work Instructions and maintaining digital traceability.
- Certifications (Preferred):
- Lean Manufacturing certification.
- Green Belt or equivalent problem-solving certification.
Supplier & Service Requirements
- Staffing: Provide qualified process engineering personnel available for the duration of the contract.
- Project Management: Designate a single Point of Contact (POC) for all communications and resource management.
- Deliverables: Ensure all measurable outputs are delivered within required timelines and documented in a digital format.
- Traceability: Maintain detailed documentation of all work performed to ensure full traceability throughout the project lifecycle.