Buford, GA
Order: 25464
Position: Production Engineer
Department: Sales
Functional Area: Sales
Classification: Exempt
Reporting Structure: Head of Internal Sales and PMP
Educational Background Required:
• Completed degree (Bachelor) in die field of Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a similar position or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills and Training
• Automotive industry knowledge.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and systems
• Analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data and make recommendations
Essential Functions Required for Job
• Prepare pre-costing and engineering change calculations in SAP (ZPCO).
• Prepare post costing calculations in SAP.
• Prepare and update BOM's and routings and check actual material input in production.
• Assure correct and actual master data in SAP.
• Management of unique numbers, e.g., tools, equipment, etc.
• Process analysis and optimization.
• Establish Continual Improvement Process (CIP).
• Assure high efficiency of daily work and identify potentials, also in the relevant interfaces.
• Prepare economic calculations to compare different production processes or for other requests ROI calculation, etc.
• Use, prepare and control standard reports e.g., parts report, differences of production orders, etc.
• Investigating production complications, analyze root causes and financial objectives.
• Determine packaging within the production in cooperation with Senior Dispatch Logistics Specialist.
• Prepare reports and information on production issues on request e.g., for Production Manager.
• Develop operational plans to accomplish production and financial objectives.
• Deep collaboration with Corporate and Business Unites.
• Provide onsite customer support to Sales Department and assist in identifying new product design
• opportunities.
• Implement Capacity Planning for each work center to improve production planning.
• Other duties as assigned.
Interaction Required: Within the company and Externally
• All Internal Departments
Workplace and Equipment:
• Office workplace, PC, telephone, SAP, Easy-DMS, MS-Office, VPN, laptop
Physical Requirements:
• Sitting
• Standing
• Repeated Hand Motion
Environmental:
• Uncontrolled temperatures: (heat/cold) production area
• Controlled temperatures: Offices / Labs
• Exposure to Noise, Dust, Oil/Solvent Fumes
• Other: Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.