Description: This position is a backfill for one of our consultants who accepted a full time position with Toyota's new battery plant in North Carolina. This position will support upcoming projects at TMMK's Powertrain Plant. This will be long-term contract positions approved through July of 2025. The primary responsibility of these roles is to support the operations of Powertrain manufacturing, while applying innovative ideas and technology to advance the company to become the global leader.
Job Description: Apply Toyota Production System tools and methodologies of 5-why problem solving to eliminate and prevent recurrence of machining and assembly process inefficiencies. Utilize teamwork approach and mindset to develop working relationships for stronger, more effective future partnerships. Use a methodical and data driven analytical approach to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost problems and report status to management members. Manage projects by creating schedules, establishing punch lists, and meeting established due dates and milestones. Search for innovative solutions, test them in a manufacturing setting, and develop business case justification to gain approval to purchase if trials prove successful. Develop equipment procurement scopes of work and ensure specification is met from planning to production usage. Additional Skills & Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering or similar technical field or 5 years of equivalent professional experience in an engineering role for automotive manufacturing Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (Intermediate or above) Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint (Intermediate or above) Experience with technical specifications and implementation of major and minor equipment design and/or process specification changes Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including 2nd shift, weekends and holidays/shutdown, dependent on business needs Experience with project management including writing detailed scope of work, creating schedules, managing vendors/contractors, and providing regular status updates Added bonus if you have Experience successfully applying artificial intelligence technology Experience creating applications and manufacturing solutions using software/web development such as Power Apps, SQL, HTML, Visual Studio, and/or Javascript Working experience with Microsoft Power BI (including data importation, slicer manipulation, report creation and troubleshooting) Experience with machine tools and industrial manufacturing equipment including CNC machining centers, grinding machines, milling machines, lathing machines, automated nutrunners, and leak testers Experience Level: Entry Level/Intermediate About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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