Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Plan the sequence of stations, takt time and cycle time for a new model or variant on the welding, painting, machining or assembly line.
Select, specify and commission machines, robots, jigs, fixtures and tooling together with suppliers.
Monitor line output, downtime and defect rates, and fix bottlenecks with production and maintenance teams.
Write and check standard operating procedures, and train operators on new process steps.
Use quality tools such as FMEA, control plans and statistical process control to reduce defects.
Plan and support new model launches, from prototype builds and trial runs to full-rate production.
Track cost per vehicle and find changes that reduce material waste, energy use and labour time.
