Evaluation and implementation of workstation layouts compliant with strike zone methodology
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Material flow design from dock door to point of use
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Development of process tools for the team
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Documenting current processes and line balancing activities
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Participation in CI workshops as a contributing team member
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Support of key business initiatives and core projects
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Unique Challenges include: Balancing multiple requirements from differing internal functional groups, learning to develop macros to assist in standard document development, understanding how to apply our core standards in a variety of OEM products and plant constraints
Duties:
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This role may support
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Material flow planning for new model year launch
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Direct labor CI activities and line rebalances
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Ergonomic workstation improvements
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Process tool development for the Lean ME team
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New material flow equipment testing and implementation
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New model year layout change implementation
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Simulation data collection
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This role may require travel both within and outside of Michigan to visit our manufacturing plants
Other position requirements:
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Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and working towards a 4 year B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial Engineering.
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Available to work up to 40 hours per week during program (May 1 – Aug 30)
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Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0.
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Previous internship or co-op experience in automotive related position an added plus
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AutoCAD experience is an added plus.
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Experience developing macros is an added plus.
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Solid analytical skills and work effectively with plant and corporate teams.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail, organization skills and follow up