Process Specialist I

JOB SUMMARY

Define, control, and improve the manufacturing processes of transformers in order to increase productivity and ensure product quality through the Toyota Production System.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Audit the adherence to the work schemes and processes defined for the manufacturing of transformer products to facilitate the management and compliance with the objectives of each manufacturing line.
• Develop specific and key knowledge for the correct operation of the assigned processes.
• Develop special productivity projects under the NPI methodology to close competitive gaps and achieve annual objectives according to factory requirements.
• Diagnose required levels of process control, profitability, efficiency, and sustainability, detecting areas of opportunity that demand improvement.
• Design competitive manufacturing processes to ensure achievement of objectives in terms of cost, quality and delivery.
• Evaluate system variability through statistical and control techniques to ensure process and product quality through continuous improvement.
• Explore best practices that are implemented within the transformer / manufacturing industry to define the technological GAPS of the manufacturing lines.
• Actively manage control mechanisms for the sustainability of the organization's initiatives and pillars.

COMPLEMENTARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the correct execution of production plans.
• Coordinate activities in work teams in Workshops
• Generate/execute investment project proposals to improve safety, quality and/or productivity of the area.
• Continuously measure production cycles

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Advanced plant, engineering and materials capabilities
• Intermediate knowledge of Manufacturing Variable Costs (LCP, VCP, MCP and OVCP)
• Advanced knowledge of TPS Methodology
• Intermediate knowledge of seven basic quality tools
• Languages- advanced English, basic Spanish preferred
• Other Skills/Competencies- Project Management, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Excel Intermediate/Advanced, Financial Principles (Basic/Advanced)
• Additional Attributes- Effective Communication, Innovation, Passion for Results, Planning, Decision-Making

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Professional- Mechanical Engineer Administrator, Mechanical Electrical Engineer, Industrial Engineer Administrator, Industrial and Systems Engineer
• Post-Graduate- Science with specialization in Manufacturing Systems, Industrial Engineering
• 3 Years Experience in Total Quality Control
• 3 Years Experience in Manufacturing
• 3 Years Experience in Continuous Improvement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Products

Definition of work schemes applicable to each process involved in the manufacturing of transformer products.

Document applicable procedures and work instructions for the manufacture of transformer products.

Generation of manufacturing process innovation proposals in search of the state of the art - for evaluation

Value Analysis Indicator (cycle time) by area indicating bottlenecks and opportunities by process.

Weekly indicator of process and manufacturing scheme audits

List of Tooling / Tools required for each operation indicating the condition of the same.

Improvement plan for process cycle time reduction and capacity increase

Projects focused on savings (Quality, Productivity or other).

Key Working Relationships

Reports to Competitiveness Leader of Dallas