Resident Engineer/Launch Leader

Company: Yazaki North America, Inc.
Location: Canton
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

Welcome to the Staffing Agency's Portal. Your representative has submitted your resume in application for a contract opportunity at Yazaki, Inc. Please click on the link below to complete the contractor profile. This will enable Talent Acquisition to forward your information to the requesting Hiring Manager. Please note that you must identify the agency that presented the contract opportunity to you. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Shift: [[shiftPosting]] Region: [[region]] Plant: [[location1]] Worksite: [[division1]] Location: Canton , [[filter2]] Yazaki North America, Inc. is looking for experienced Resident Engineers that will work onsite at one of our customer locations in the metro Detroit area. The ideal candidate has a few years of working in this capacity. Most importantly, this candidate is willing and able to work either second or third shift. Someone that is able to work with autonomy and interface efficiently with the customer is critical for success. This is a contract opportunity. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Customer In-plant Issue Management * Monitor product quality at customer plant, including where applicable audits, repair, and on-hold vehicles* Initially analyze all quality/design/logistics concerns and inform proper USOEM BU project team member for corrective actions* Initiate root cause analysis process for identified quality issues using Global Quality Reporting System (GQRS)* Implement containment activity, i.e., rework, sorting, yard audits, Return Material Authorization (RMA)* Complete and submit Quality Authorized Rework (AR) packages to kick-off rework* Assist in production trial runs* Obtain Part Submission Warrant (PSW) functional approval as required* Maintain supply of repair parts/materials* Provide assistance with repairs at the customers site as needed* Reconcile Parts per Million (PPM)'s with customer contacts Customer In-Plant Continuous Improvement Initiatives * Implement initiatives defined by Customer and USOEM BU team members* Participate in vehicle reviews, line audits, process reviews and provide a summary of the initiatives for the project team* Attend plant warranty meetings and presentations and arrange for appropriate USOEM BU personnel to report top warranty issues as required Communication Activities * Attend on-site customer meetings and report on USOEM BU issues as required* Provide affiliate and project team with reject notifications* Notify US OEM BU Warranty Analyst of customer plant requests to expedite analysis of warranty parts return* Maintain issues tracking in GQRS for Quality and monitors issues in Business Engineering Application Management System (BEAMS) for Engineering* Ensure issue closure with all affected parties* Develop and maintain relationships with key customer personnel* Arrange for USOEM BU management support of customer meetings (e.g., monthly IQ) if required* Relay engineering issues to the appropriate engineer and follow through resolution Launch Support * Assist the launch team with supporting builds and attend customer launch issues reviews and drive issues to closure* Assist the launch team with reviewing product readiness MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Degree requirements: Associate's degree in Quality Engineering or related field; Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering or equivalent Previous Experience: previous experience working in capacity of Resident Engineer is required * wire harness manufacturing experience preferred* Experience in automotive launch of electrical distribution systems preferred* Experience in assessment of quality issues, implementation of containment activities and root cause analysis problem solving techniques Travel Requirements: Foreign and domestic On Call Requirements: Yes Physical Requirements: Ability to walk/stand in assembly plant environment for extended periods of time (8+ hours) Yazaki is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.

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