Key Responsibilities
Quality:
Immediately report PPSI (Potential Product Safety and Integrity) concerns to the Quality Manager in production or the Chief Engineer in development.
Product Safety:
Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving skills (ex. 5WHYs, 8D, fishbone, PPS)
• Computer literacy in necessary software
• Mechanical aptitude
• Manufacturing knowledge or experience
• Familiar with basic Vehicle Evaluation Methods
• Excellent mechanical assembly and dis-assembly skills
• Accurate interpretation of Engineering drawings, basic GD&T, and execution of Engineering and Manufacturing instructions
Other requirements
Essential
• Required to use the mandatory personal protective equipment
• Availability required for an 8 hour daily shift plus additional hours (8 hours plus OT when required)
• Required to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
• Required to handle small parts and tools
• Required to measure parts using small gauging instruments (both hands to grip and hold parts)
• Required to bend and reach equipment placed in heights (from bending to low knee area to overhead)
• Required to stand noises coming from moving machinery, equipment and parts manufacturing
Technical
• Understanding of GKN driveline manufacturing processes and products (Axles/Transmissions, Driveline and Power Train systems)
• Experience with product warranties and analysing warranty data
• Experience with warranty management systems
• Knowledge of customer standards and requirements
• Interpretation of drawings and technical specifications
• Experience/training in ISO/TS 16949 systems
• Experience conducting RCFAs (root cause failure analyses) on products
• Lean Principles, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma training
• Familiar with work done in the inspection labs
Behavioural
• Is self-aware and aware of others.
• Takes a positive, proactive approach to tasks and is self-motivated.
• Learns from mistakes and seeks opportunities to learn.
• Takes responsibility for actions and has credibility.
• Does the right thing; Trusts people to do their job.
• Is driven and goal-oriented.
• Works well as part of a team; supports others and communicates effectively.
• Develops performance; Focuses on problem solving and CI.
• Builds relationships with colleagues.
• Has the ability to handle multiple tasks and complete deliverables on time.
• Is capable of solving technical challenges with creative solutions.
A Bachelor's Degree is not required for this role.