Scout Motors Inc. · 17 hours ago
Specialist, Plant Engineering - Assembly Conveyor
Blythewood, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expScout Motors Inc. is committed to reviving an iconic American vehicle brand with a focus on innovation and respect for both history and future generations. The Specialist in Plant Engineering for Assembly Conveyor will be responsible for planning and implementing production processes and equipment, particularly in the assembly shop department, ensuring efficiency and compliance with economic standards.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Development and creation as well as implementation of planning concepts and projects including the corresponding design specifications or framework conditions for the Assembly-Shop department. Ensuring defined measures and development of techniques or processes including analysis and evaluation of alternative solutions under consideration of economic standards
Responsible for the planning of complete production processes, equipment (especially conveyor in general assembly interlinked conveyor) and methods across all work sequences in the Assembly-Shop department and elaboration of these scopes into space plans, considering the requirements of all departments (and social partners)
Creation of production plans for all work sequences according to the valid time finding procedures. Ensuring and controlling the defined measures and coordinating the activities of the technical contractors
Approval of technical specifications of production equipment and clarification of technical issues with technical contractors as well as suppliers of Assembly-Shop equipment (especially conveyor in general assembly interlinked conveyor)
Responsible of layouts, specifications, time schedules and investment plans, following economic standards
Preparation of offers, comparative analysis and purchase orders
Realization of PV, 0-series and production ramp-up to series operation
Processing of planning orders, proposals, improvement and change requests including ongoing revision
Coordination of related departments, R&D and operators with focus on the implementation of suggestions for the product design according to production requirements and the identification of optimization measures
Assumption of special tasks corresponding to the skills and duties of the job holder
This Role is carried out responsibly in factual cooperative collaboration with supervisors, employees, involved and affected departments - in compliance with existing guidelines, standards and regulations
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional experience in automotive production
Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or related fields preferred. Master's degree is a plus
Special skills for connecting conveyor & body warehouse in automotive, especially: Skillet platforms, Heavy EMS, Belt & chain conveyor, Power and free conveyor, Connecting conveyor, Connection conveyor, Car body sequencing modules, Steelwork and load calculation, Media steelwork, Material handling (especially for body movement), Logistics flow
Desirable skills: Knowledge about stakeholders and interfaces to the assembly area (like production, quality, industrial engineering, building, infrastructure, pilot hall, EHS department), Fundamental knowledge in decupling buffers, sequencing buffers, runtime und lead time buffers, Knowledge in equipment planning processes starting from the concept up to the final handover to production, Ensure production processes, Fundamental skills in office applications and presenting results to the team, the management or the board, Skills in web-based applications, Costumer orientated skills, P-FMEA skills, Poka Yoke
Benefits
Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Company
Scout Motors Inc.
Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
1001-5000 employees
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