Position OverviewInternational Corporation, a leading North American truck manufacturer with great products, a strong market position and best-in-class distribution network, has an exciting new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Site Planning to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Team at our Advanced Technology Center in Elmendorf, TX just outside of San Antonio.
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Site Planning will support the site planning, process, tooling and equipment development of battery and electrification programs as well as coordinate manufacturing input tied to site development. Travel can be up to 50% at any Navistar plants in US, Mexico, Europe and Asia.
Responsibilities- Support product development (R&D) on product concepts.
- Influence design to ensure manufacturability and DFA
- Lead role in coordinating and ensuring completion of manufacturing facilities and site milestones for new program implementations. Support Manufacturing Subject Matter Experts as needed
- Lead cross-departmental co-ordination fostering effective collaboration to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing processes
- Lead the development and implementation of site plans for new battery and electric vehicle manufacturing facilities, ensuring optimal layout and infrastructure to support production, safety, and energy efficiency
- Develop associated assembly equipment and tooling designs. Lead select projects from concept thru procurement, installation, and commissioning.
- Standardize manufacturing processes by benchmarking other facilities’ manufacturing processes and integration best practices and standards into new process development.
- Serve as primary interface between the design, engineering, construction and production teams to align site planning with operational requirements
- Manage the timeline, budget, and deliverables for process equipment, project implementation and site planning projects
- Implement green building practices and manage energy consumption to meet sustainability goals
- Work with contractors, vendors, service providers to ensure the manufacturing site meets quality standards and is maintained to support continuous operations
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including safety, environmental and building codes.
- Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety teams
- Develop and manage the operational budget for manufacturing site infrastructure including capital expenditures for ongoing investments and future project planning
- Identify opportunities for improving site efficiency, production workflows, and facility upgrades to accommodate future growth
- Participate and contribute to cross brand teams on manufacturing site development and benchmarking
Minimum Requirements- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 8 years of facilities or administration experience
- At least 2 years of management experience
OR
- Master’s degree
- At least 6 years of facilities or administration experience
- At least 2 years of management experience
OR
- At least 10 years of facilities or administration experience
- At least 2 years of management experience
Additional RequirementsQualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills- EV battery assembly and vehicle assembly experience highly desired.
- Proficiency with AutoCad, Unigraphics or NX (TeamCenter) highly desired
- Project Management expertise and proven ability to manage large scale complex projects from inception to completion
- Proven ability to implement new product and programs in a manufacturing environment
- Technical site planning and manufacturing facility layouts, knowledge of equipment, utilities and systems to support high volume automated production
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work in a timely manner in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision
- Experience with automated tooling design and procurement, and robotic systems is highly desired
- Experience with Torque Tooling and Fastening Systems preferred
- Experience with high voltage battery systems, electronics assembly systems and battery quality testing a plus.
- Experience with truck or automotive assembly is a plus
- Detailed analytical skills
- Ability to understand and organize complex sets of data
- Ability to interact with all levels of management at the local and division levels
- Proficient in MS Office computer skills
- Ability to take an active role and participate on cross functional teams across multiple brands
- Proven ability to initiate and support change to the organization
Company OverviewAt International Motors, LLC* (“International”), we’ve never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.
*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
EEO StatementInternational is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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