Operations Process Engineer
Location: Vance, AL Position Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $45/hr
Contract End Date: Approximately 1/31/26 with possibility of extension
Shift: Days w/ Occasional OT & Weekends
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the Body Shop Model Year Coordinator leads various activities related to the integration of model changes or new models into series operations in the Body Shop lines. The role involves supporting the Process Engineering department to ensure seamless integration of new models and equipment. Key Responsibilities:
Lead all Model Year Activities for Body Shop. Ensure all quality requirements are achieved for existing and new models. Ensure all cycle time targets are achieved for existing and new models. Plan for seamless integration of changes to avoid impacting series volumes. Coordinate all changes with the Process Engineer for each affected line. Direct the Body Shop Model Year team to support all trial requirements. Lead the launch and integration of Model Year trials. Schedule body start timing with Production and ensure trial bodies' timely delivery. Create rider sheets (digital or hard copy) for all trial bodies. Maintain plan versus actual body start and body ship schedules for trial bodies. Develop and maintain Model Year checklists for all Production Trials. Perform safe work practices and participate in safety programs actively. Report all unsafe acts, conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications:
(All qualifications must be met to qualify for the job)
Minimum level of education: Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Computer Engineering/Computer Science Or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Engineering and/or IT roles must require technical degrees)
Co-op/internship and/or up to 2 years of professional experience in Automotive Body Shop, Paint Shop, or similar manufacturing environment. Required Skills:
Project Coordination Ability to work in a team environment Preferred Skills:
Working knowledge of any of the following body shop technologies: Stud welding Spot welding Sealing/gluing MIC welding Impact joining Riveting Vision systems Conflix joining Project experience About Akka-Technologies: The AKKA Group, an engineering and technology consulting company, supports its clients in meeting their increasing challenges. Our key assets are: a wide-range of global services for industrial projects, the ability to collaborate across the entire product lifecycle, Offices in Europe, Africa, Middle-East, Asia and Americas, 21 centers of excellence across Europe and the World to enhance Group synergies, 12,000 skilled and dedicated employees. Thanks to the assets of our in-house research center, AKKA Research, we enable you to develop and create your vision of the future. We have the tools and means to turn your concept into reality.
