Manufacturing Project Engineer

MANUFACTURING/PROJECT ENGINEER | AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING | CHATTANOOGA, TN

The primary responsibility for this position will be to manage an active conveyor steel project by tracking all points and topics with the contractor to ensure complete scope of work is carried out. This includes pre-construction and construction activities between engineers, inspectors, and contractors.

• Specification Development (Develop new manufacturing equipment specifications for new and existing features)

• Vendor selection and management

• Installation, Commissioning, Handover, Release to Production

• Post Release Stand-by support

• Change Management / Documentation

• Continual improvement

• Create a continuous improvement environment to develop best in class production system

• Coordinate activities with the maintenance and production team to minimize production delays due to equipment issues

• Develop systems to meet KPIs(Key Performance Indicators) and analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements

• Identify requirements for vehicle structure to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost in all departments within the automotive facility

• Monitor safety, quality, cost, and productivity, with improvement activities for assigned areas of production

• Complete projects on schedule and within the annual administrative, operational, and capital budgets

• Provide direction and assistance to analyze production issues, propose countermeasures, and resolve issues

• Collaborate with other production departments, quality, pilot hall, R&D, production control, maintenance and engineering to provide best in class product quality

• Implement training plans to improve overall organizational capability production departments

• Lead Engineering activities in processing model changes/ investigations

• Prepare clear and well-written communications on behalf of management, both within VW Chattanooga & to outside recipients, including Germany as required.

• Prepare & coordinate various reports, presentations & documents with the departments by gathering data and/or preparing PowerPoint slides

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years job related experience, automotive preferred

• 4 year Engineering degree or Project management degree

• Proficient in reviewing design/construction plans "Blue Prints"

• Positive employee relations/team building

• Continuous improvement

• Project Management Experience

• Vendor Management

• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, word documents

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred

• ERP/MRP/EDI System Knowledge

• Implementation of engineering changes

• Maintenance system development/management

• Jig and Fixture development

• PLC programming

• Assembly torque tools

• MicroStation or Catia design

• Ergonomic assist development

• Automotive facility start-up

• External logistics coordination

• Automotive manufacturing experience

Contract Information

• Contract Duration: This contract is for 1 year with the possibility of extension

• Work Schedule: Typical work schedule for this position will be Friday - Monday 10-hour shifts. Potential to work other days of the week and Plant Shutdown(s).

• Work Week: 40hr work week. With overtime as needed and only when approved by department Manager.

• PTO: 12 days of PTO

• W-2 employment, benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays, x1.5 overtime pay

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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