| Location | Belvidere, IL |
Mission
Role Overview This position focuses on leading assembly line balancing, process optimization, and launch support for new product introductions within a vehicle manufacturing environment. The candidate will drive standardized work, eliminate throughput bottlenecks using pre-determined time standards (MTM, MOST, MODAPTS) and 3D CAD tools, and collaborate across cross-functional engineering and operations teams to achieve launch targets.
Key Responsibilities
Develop standardized work and balance operator workloads to align with takt time for new product introductions using pre-determined time standards (MTM, MOST, MODAPTS).
Determine build sequences by evaluating product models using 3D CAD.
Lead line balance workshops with cross-functional teams including operations, product engineering, safety, quality, and workstation designers.
Refine line balancing by accounting for assembly sequences, ergonomic guidelines, and facility constraints.
Direct throughput and bottleneck analyses to identify performance improvements and remove production constraints.
Guide Station Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams on implementing design and process enhancements.
Validate PFMEA and technical process documentation for compliance and launch readiness.
Participate in continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives and lean manufacturing events.
Monitor and report core launch metrics, including cycle time adherence, first-time quality, downtime, and overall throughput.
Provide hands-on support for pilot builds, tool tryouts, and process validation during pre-production phases.
Profile
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or a related technical discipline) or equivalent professional experience.
Experience: 1 year of experience in vehicle assembly manufacturing supporting vehicle launches, retooling, or model changeover programs.
Technical Tools: Basic proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel for line layouts and analytical modeling; familiarity with Teamcenter JT2Go.
Methodologies: Strong working knowledge of PFMEA, lean manufacturing, line balancing, standardized work, and ergonomic design principles.
Core Competencies: Excellent analytical, organizational, and technical problem-solving capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Tecnomatix Process Simulate, Power BI, or similar digital manufacturing and analytics platforms.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or higher).
Deep understanding of assembly line throughput dynamics and bottleneck resolution strategies.
Location
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61008 Belvidere, United States
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