Manufacturing & testing Specialist - Prod Process and Equip

Job Description Summary In this role Manufacturing & testing Specialist will lead manufacturing & testing processes of locomotive product. You will be responsible for maintain the testing activity and testing and you will lead manufacturing processes of a Cabinet product line. You will be responsible for establishing, optimizing & improving the processes for zero defect, efficient operationsJob Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure testing process in line with approved procedures & tools required for product testing in line with electrical safety , global practices & QMS
• Train HPT member on product testing & troubleshooting
• Ensure timely troubleshooting testing failure support to meet build plan & output as per takt time
• Maintain test equipment up-time – no lost starts, proper PM/calibration processes and test processes that meet takt time
• Coordinate the repair of failed equipment, ensuring it is sent out and received in a timely manner
• Plan for spares and cables & ensure their availability
• Coordinate operation activities to ensure production schedules and customer satisfaction
• Coordinate and provide technical, quality and production leadership to assigned Cells / Teams
• Lead project tracking and reviews to implement the improvement
• Tooling & fixture design for assembly & test, write specification for outsourcing tooling/fixture
• Implement and execute 5S programs, Kaizen events, Root cause analysis 5 Why’s
• Assist Production Team leader in coaching employees
• Practice sound human relations and communications skills to motivate the assigned workforce
• Develop / implement creative solutions to customer impact prioritized product design improvements
• Track and resolve prioritized product design quality and cost out projects in a timely manner
• Develop proactive, product quality improvements and resolve existing quality issues
• Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Reliability (DFR) tools
• Achieve highest safety levels in the plant
• Build plant lean culture by influencing, collaborating and communicating with all levels of employees
• Mentor, train, and motivate new team members through training initiatives
• Assist Leaders with overall Product Group decision making in areas of process improvement

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline
• 3-7 years hands on experience in High voltage electrical panel testing & trouble shooting
• Prior experience & knowledge in testing of IGBTs , capacitors, reactors, high voltage cables, control systems
• High level of electrical drawings/schematics/standards understanding

Desired Characteristics:

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Demonstrated self-starter, results oriented, analytical and able to multi-task
• Excellent teamwork, coordination and communication skills
• Strong verbal & written communication skills, presentation skills (MS Office)
• Six Sigma training and experience
• Knowledge Lean manufacturing
• Oracle experience
• Contribute to RCA’s (root cause analysis) and execute corrective actions
• Strong EHS Background
• Knowledge of value stream mapping, one-piece flow, Action Workouts, Kaizen, Gemba walk, Production Preparation Process, 5S, and other lean tools
• Ability to work within a cross functional team and influence decisions
• Prior experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) / Design for Assembly (DFA)

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