Highlights
Utilizing and improving systems & procedures for efficient and effective issue identification, root cause analysis, issue resolution, reoccurrence prevention / kaizen to subsequent activity and projects, and project management of trials . Experience coordinating with varied functions in large corporate organization, including production engineering, manufacturing, research & development, and Quality, or similar, and reporting out to senior leadership level.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Liberty, NC |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.kyyba.com/ |
Description
Description:
Overtime: 20%
Travel: 10%- International to Japan and purpose would be to test equipment.
Expectations and possible candidates
Ryohin Joken (Conditions for Good Process and Product) advancement and problem-solving group.
Reporting to Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the PE-BME Battery Cell Department's mission to deliver engineering solutions for rapid competitiveness improvements through safety first, people development, and customer focus.
The primary responsibility of this role is leading planning and problem-solving efforts in pre-production trial activity. Utilizing and improving systems & procedures for efficient and effective issue identification, root cause analysis, issue resolution, reoccurrence prevention / kaizen to subsequent activity and projects, and project management of trials.
This role will also contribute to the success of developing organization's capabilities through advancement & application of Ryohin Joken knowledge and skill.
What you'll be doing
Overtime: 20%
Travel: 10%- International to Japan and purpose would be to test equipment.
Expectations and possible candidates
- Knowledge in battery chemistry and trials to confirm materials
- Knowledge in battery manufacturing process and problem solving
- Trial management and KPI confirmation
- Evaluation of cell performance using analytical tools and quality functions
- Battery and automotive engineers
- Chemical and material engineers
- Quality for battery, semiconductors, and chemical materials
Ryohin Joken (Conditions for Good Process and Product) advancement and problem-solving group.
Reporting to Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the PE-BME Battery Cell Department's mission to deliver engineering solutions for rapid competitiveness improvements through safety first, people development, and customer focus.
The primary responsibility of this role is leading planning and problem-solving efforts in pre-production trial activity. Utilizing and improving systems & procedures for efficient and effective issue identification, root cause analysis, issue resolution, reoccurrence prevention / kaizen to subsequent activity and projects, and project management of trials.
This role will also contribute to the success of developing organization's capabilities through advancement & application of Ryohin Joken knowledge and skill.
What you'll be doing
- Leader of cross-functional team collaborating with equipment
- Engage and resolve material, product, and process issues both internal and external
- Create and implement working/trial plan for confirmation & problem-solving activity using Client Business Practice methods (TBP) or equivalent Lean practices
- Create detail technical and summary reports for organizational learning and development
- Input to process & equipment plan/specification for kaizen & issue reoccurrence prevention
- Use and advancement of systems and procedure for problem solving & learning capture
- Individual activity management, status visualization/reporting, and incremental reflection
- Lead internal & external partner relationships aligning to team objectives, development, and support
- Activity related to PE-BME Department-level Hoshin/ overall direction for organizational advancement
- Individual support for standardization & kaizen (continuous improvement) of Department systems and processes
- Mentor and Teach other members in the team on battery knowledge, trial planning and execution, data analysis and Client principles if applicable
- Drive own individual development, seek feedback, and monitor progress
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field
- 3+ years of equivalent Engineering role experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in manufacturing production preparation role and schedule/deliverable management including stages of project plan, process/equipment plan, specification & procurement, installation and trial.
- Experience in winding, cell assembly & electrolyte fill on automotive cells (2+ years, 5+ years Preferred)
- Experience in battery cell product, processes/equipment, and/or trial activity.
- Experience in activity of Ryohin Joken identification, application, and/or confirmation.
- Experience coordinating with varied functions in large corporate organization, including production engineering, manufacturing, research & development, and Quality, or similar, and reporting out to senior leadership level.
- Experience in interpreting & applying product/process specification, drawing and data, etc. including new material introduction and validation and change point management and confirmation
- Ability for weekend and shutdown work,overtime up to 25%, and travel (domestic and international) up to 15%
- Experience in application of client Production System
- Experience in product x process/equipment simultaneous engineering for new model
- Experience in manufacturing plant production operations role
- Experience in data analytics tools and methods
- Experience in digital engineering software tools and procedures, including the ability to read, interpret and modify model data
- Japanese language proficiency including verbal and written
About Company
Kyyba group of companies are privately held and specialize in staff augmentation, application software and project solutions. In operation for more than 15 years, we have earned an enviable track record and reputation within all the industries we serve. Our unique processes and maturity enables us to understand the needs of the business organizations and provide business solutions that match the real and compelling needs of our customers.
Headquartered in Michigan, Kyyba has multiple office locations and we serve local, regional and national client base consisting of Fortune 500 and middle market companies. Kyyba extends the above solutions and services to a broad spectrum of industry verticals ranging from automotive, insurance, technology, financial, transportation, government and so on.