Process Engineer - Body Assembly

Job description

Position Title

Process Engineer - Body Assembly

Function

Manufacturing Engineering

Site / Location of Position

US - Smyrna, TN

Legal Entity

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA)

Posting Description

We're currently seeking a Process Engineer-Body Assembly to support our Vehicle Manufacturing Plant in Smyrna, TN .

Job Summary

Provides engineering support for the development, production, and quality of new and current manufactured vehicles within assigned area at NNA manufacturing plants. Communicates with suppliers, manufacturing, and other Nissan affiliates to propose and implement countermeasures for quality, manufacturing, and field concerns within assigned area. Assists manufacturing and suppliers in identifying cost saving methods while improving quality. Contributes to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth.

Job Functions

Coordinates and performs trials for new models, operations, equipment, materials and quality, completing activities in assigned areas; participates in prototype builds and design confirmation trials in Japan and other designated locations; provides training for production, inspection, and maintenance employees on processes and equipment for new models. Reviews product design to determine design intention and develops inspection and assembly sequences, manufacturing aids, process sheets and inspection standards; writes concern memos and requests design modifications to improve manufacturing assembly issues. Develops and issues process sheets or inspection standards for assigned areas; implements revised process sheets as required by design and process changes; reviews Design Change Coordination (DCC) and process control data and recommends and implements countermeasures to keep process within approved specifications; develops improvements in DCC and process control system for new and current models. Implements supplier changes due to improvements in quality, cost, and safety via functional trials; issues new part approvals; tracks warranty on parts in assigned areas to ensure correct chargeback is being provided by the suppliers; verifies that supplier's process is capable of producing parts meeting Nissan's quality standards. Schedules and coordinates functional trials for production parts and components that have VA or cost reduction changes; communicates functional trial information with appropriate Product Quality Assurance (PQA) areas to ensure proper evaluation is conducted prior to approval of a new part for production; conducts trials on new materials for cost reduction and quality improvement. Coordinates and performs quality confirmation testing at new model trials and launch; develops sorting methods for parts inspection; conducts root cause investigations into production and quality concerns, ensuring that countermeasures adopted are effective. Develops specifications and requirements for procurement and installation of new production aids, inspection equipment and systems, or manufacturing assembly equipment; analyzes process in assigned areas to determine best tool for the job; assists purchasing in determining purchase requirements for tooling, prototype, or trial parts and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Job Knowledge and Skill: High knowledge of vehicle structure and assembly methods. Diverse manufacturing and vehicle design knowledge. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to analyze and interpret dimensional layout data. Knowledge of federal motor vehicle safety standards, and Nissan important A or B system.

Experience: Three years of related experience at a professional level preferred. Engineering experience in body assembly, metal/stamping environment is a plus.

Education: B.S. degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution required.

Computer Skills: Thorough computer knowledge such as word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to resolve complex problems in day to day situations.

Travel: Occasional day or overnight travel, including international travel. Extended travel may be required if assigned to new programs.