Process Technician & Process Engineer - Automotive Wire Harness
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Job Description - Process Technician
As a Process Technician specializing in automotive wire harnesses, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high-quality production standards and ensuring the efficiency of the manufacturing process. You will be responsible for conducting detailed quality analyses, mastering advanced crimping techniques, and supporting the introduction of new products into production. Your expertise will be essential in optimizing wire harness layouts and ensuring seamless production operations.
Responsibilities:
BOM Interpretation and Component Procurement:
- Accurately interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs) to procure essential components promptly, supporting seamless and efficient production operations.
Cross-Section Analysis for Quality Assurance:
- Conduct detailed cross-section analyses of wire harness assemblies to verify crimp quality, ensuring compliance with robust industry standards and maintaining consistent product quality.
Mastering Crimping Techniques:
- Master and apply precise crimping techniques to guarantee reliable electrical connectivity and mechanical stability of wire harnesses, meeting critical performance specifications.
Testing and Verification with Cirris Equipment:
- Proficiently utilize Cirris testing equipment to perform comprehensive testing of wire harnesses, ensuring that all products meet stringent performance and quality criteria.
Process Optimization for New Product Introduction (NPI):
- Implement efficient methods for accurate component integration during the NPI phase, enhancing productivity, reducing assembly time, and ensuring a smooth transition to full-scale production.
Harness Layout Optimization:
- Optimize harness layouts for efficient routing and assembly, improving overall system functionality and reducing installation time.
Prototype Assembly and Process Improvement:
- Lead the assembly of initial prototypes, ensuring design specifications are met and identifying areas for process improvement.
On-site Rework and Issue Resolution:
- Manage on-site rework activities to promptly address production issues, maintaining quality standards and project timelines.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with automotive quality standards such as ISO/TS 16949 or IATF 16949.
- Experience in supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic production environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Job Description - Process Engineer
As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for optimizing and improving manufacturing processes to ensure the efficient production of high-quality automotive wire harnesses. You will play a key role in process development, troubleshooting, and implementing continuous improvement strategies that align with lean manufacturing principles. The goal is to ensure the production process is streamlined, cost-effective, and adheres to strict quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for wire harness production, focusing on efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve production methods, increase throughput, and reduce cycle time.
- Lead process design and development for the introduction of new products, ensuring the seamless integration of new wire harness designs into existing production systems.
- Create process flows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions for new products.
- Provide day-to-day support to the production team to resolve any process-related issues or equipment malfunctions that may impact production efficiency.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to address process failures or deviations.
- Develop and implement process control plans, ensuring critical parameters are monitored and maintained within specified limits.
- Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies to drive continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing waste, enhancing quality, and increasing efficiency.
- Oversee the design, selection, and validation of production tooling and equipment, ensuring they meet process requirements and quality standards.
- Collaborate with the maintenance and engineering teams to ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed and equipment downtime is minimized.
- Ensure that production processes meet automotive quality standards such as ISO/TS 16949 or IATF 16949, and that all products conform to customer specifications.
- Conduct process audits and implement corrective actions based on audit findings.
- Use data collection and analysis tools to monitor process performance, identify trends, and implement process improvements based on statistical analysis.
- Generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, throughput, and downtime to inform management decisions.
- Identify areas for cost reduction by improving process efficiency, reducing material waste, and optimizing labor utilization without compromising quality or safety.
- Implement strategies to reduce scrap and rework rates.
- Provide training and support to operators and technicians on new processes, equipment, and best practices to ensure smooth production operations.
- Develop training programs and materials to ensure adherence to standardized processes.
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