SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Body Shop Process Planner for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This is a
contractor role based in
Vance, AL that requires onsite presence. If you're eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.
PURPOSE: Under general supervision, this position leads the following activities: integration of all upcoming model changes or new models into series operations In the Body Shop lines. Will support the Process Engineering department to provide seamless integration of new models and equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead all Model Year Activities for Body Shop.
- Ensure all quality requirements are achieved for existing and new models.
- Ensure all cycle time targets are achieved for existing and new models.
- Plan for seamless integration of changes so as not to impact series volumes. Coordinate all changes with the Process Engineer for each affected line.
- Direct the Body Shop Model Year team to support all trial requirements.
- Lead the launch and integration of the Model Year trials. Schedule body start timing with PE and Production of all trial bodies. Create rider sheets (digital or hard copy) for all trial bodies.
- Maintain plan versus actual body start and body ship schedules for trial bodies. Develop and maintain Model Year checklists for all Production Trials.
- Perform safe work practices and participate in training and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws. Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources.
- Work safely 100% of the time.
- Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical , Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering or related area or equivalent combination of education and experience
REQUIRED SKILLS: - Co-Op/ internship and/ or up to 2 years' professional experience in the following area(s): Automotive Body Shop, Paint Shop, or similar manufacturing environment
- Project Coordination
- Ability to work in a team environment
PREFERRED SKILLS: - Working knowledge of any of the following body shop technologies: stud welding, spot welding, sealing/gluing, MIG welding, impact joining, riveting, vision systems, and confix joining.
- Project experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.
FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE: - Location: Vance, AL
- Assignment Start: ASAP
- Assignment End: 1+ Year
DISCLAIMER: This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind. SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.