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Optimal Staffing • Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Role & seniority: Engine Development specialist (5+ years in dyno testing); requires bachelor’s degree; mid-to-senior level with hands-on hardware/calibration focus.
Stack/tools: Dyno testing equipment; fabrication capability; calibration and hardware development for launch; Andon system; PPE; CI/BPD processes; safety procedures; waste reduction methods.
Conduct dyno testing, fabricate and troubleshoot hardware, and develop calibrations to support new property launch.
Manual engine development testing and calibration activities across shifts.
Adhere to safety, quality, and continuous improvement processes; identify and escalate issues; participate in problem solving and team training.
5+ years of dyno testing experience (puma or similar dyno)
Fabrication capability and troubleshooting/problem-solving
Bachelor’s degree
Experience with puma or specific dyno platforms
Familiarity with safety programs, Andon, CI objectives, and BPD metrics
Ability to participate in cross-training and team training
On-site manufacturing/engineering environment
Shift schedule: 1st shift (pallet build and dyno cell), then 2nd shift for engine development; full-time position with rotating duties
SAFETY: Provide a safe working environment for everyone entering the area. Learn and follow all safety procedures. Verify everyone (including visitors) in area of responsibility follows safety rules and procedures. Maintain a safe and clean workspace (WPO). Identify, communicate and escalate unsafe work conditions. Notify Group or Team Leader (or escalate per process) when a safety incident occurs. Support resolution on all unsafe conditions and near misses. Utilize PPE. Understand the 2 foot rule, Orange Crush Zone and Evacuation & Take Shelter locations. Be aware of hazardous communication program.
PEOPLE: Enhance employee engagement to promote employee enthusiasm.
Participate in problem solving.
Participate in cross training.
Understand Level 5 BPD board.
Provide information to support layered audits.
Provide input for the group leader and team leader to plan meeting agenda.
Participate in establishing and contributing to team goals.
Participate in submitting team suggestions.
Provide Job Instruction Training for new team members per standardized work (if qualified as a trainer).
Maintain acceptable attendance practices.
Attend team meetings.
QUALITY: Coach the quality motto, “Do not Accept, Build, or Ship a Defect”
Learn and follow all quality procedures.
Understand and follow the quality processes and procedures.
Notify Team Leader/Group Leader of quality related issues.
Assist/Coach team members not following quality processes/procedures.
Support resolution to all quality issues.
Ensure containment processes are followed.
Identify defects in/out area.
Understand and follows problem escalation process.
Utilize Andon.
Responsiveness: Respond appropriately to meet the customer’s requirements.
Understand daily work assignment(s).
Meet with Team Leader at start of shift to get daily assignment(s).
Able to use Andon system in accordance with escalation process.
Participate in Throughput Improvement Processes (TIP) meetings.
Ensure scrap and non-conforming material is identified and set aside for processing.
COST: Utilize continuous improvement to identify and eliminate the 7 forms of waste.
Understand and support elimination of waste (COMMWIP) waste.
Aware of cost of supplies, energy, and parts for waste elimination.
Assist team accurate documenting of scrap and non-conforming material.
Participate in team CI objectives and BPD metrics.
Seek efficiency in all activities to reduce cost.
ENVIRONMENT: Engage in practices to minimize our environmental footprint.
Understand and follow the applicable environmental policy.
Support conserving energy and minimizing waste.
Actively support recycling processes (water, air, materials, etc.)