Job Details

• Monitor processes and tooling required by Global Process Control Plans (PCPs) and Tool and Equipment Bulletins (T&E). Make ongoing improvements and updates to complement PCPs and T&E.
• Manage / Program torque controllers and tooling on plant floor to complement PCP and tool and equipment bulletins.
• Construct torque process strategy list / torque database for each vehicle model.
• Manage a regular consistent process Toolsnet/APM system downloads and managing discrepancies to ensure good data is provided to production processes.
• Establish torque monitor routes to monitor all critical torque specifications per shift requirements, and standard care torque per monthly requirements or as needed.
• Maintain database and manage updates from process changes and tool changes (tool information, secondary checks, etc).
• Provide updated information to torque monitors and production team leaders
• Develop and provide training to keep production teams and management current with requirements.
• Work with Quality Requirements Lead to maintain updated and new Quality Requirements.
• Oversee/support the management of the torque monitor (static torque measurement process) team to ensure processes are followed and standardized work is well defined and followed.
• Respond promptly to out-of-standard conditions in production to support containment, problem resolution, risk assessment and corrective actions. Communicate with Design Engineers as required. 
• Perform / assist correlation studies for static / dynamic torque for fasteners having an issue.
• List, Implementation of AM-1, TAY, TA1 and other strategies that support PCP and T&E and PFMEA and submit data to engineering as required.
• Review torque data daily to identify potential issues or deficiencies.
• Audit fastening processes to the defined requirements. Issue Corrective Action Reports and drive follow-up as required.
• Oversee/audit body shop weld and adhesive processes to ensure compliance to requirements and prompt response to out-of-standard conditions.
• Support technical aspects of torque monitoring. Acquire foundation of equipment knowledge.
• Participate in weekly plant Standardization meeting and initiatives. Quality Department Rep.
• Provide support to VAA (value added assembler) suppliers as required. Support their facility through audits and clear communications and relationships.
• Support weekly EWO (Engineering Work Order) meetings.
• Monitor and follow up on EWOs, TWOs (Temporary Work Orders) and PPCRs (Plant Process Change Requests).
• Assure proper tool calibrations and gages are initiated/performed to meet required maintenance plans (torque equipment, refractometers, etc)
• Proficient use of databases, information systems, tool monitoring systems with solid interpretation of data.
• Use of great people skills to establish solid working relationships inside and outside the plant (peers, leadership, operators, and resources).

• Problem solving ability 
• Ability to interpret large amounts of data 
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead cross functional teams for systems implementation and continuous improvement 
• Ability to motivate employees and elicit work output 
• 5+ years relevant experience (i.e., ME GA, Torque Specialist, quality operations / Quality Assurance, manufacturing, statistics)

Reference ID - GH/EPC/JC//30052018//75742/Manager General Assembly - Torque Specialist