LOCATION: Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico | BRAND: KB Rail de Mexico | REQUISITION ID: 7703 | JOB GRADE: 14 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles-New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join our KB Rail Mexico team in our next steps.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the design and implementation of work cells in machining and assembly, maintaining standard work per KPS guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Computer aided design
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (hands-on)
• Time and motion study and improvement, work balancing
• Failure mode and effect analysis
• Good knowledge of automation systems
• Measurement systems analysis
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Problem solving and Six Sigma methodologies
• Poka yokes
• DMAIC methodology
• Data anlysis and problem solving

EXPERIENCE:

Relevant experience in manufacturing or engineering fields.

SKILLS:

• Hands on
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Strong communication
• Problem solving
• Creativity
• Time management
• Leadership

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Engineering (ME, MET, EE, EET) required
• Greenbelt Certified preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish a must

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for process improvements and daily manufacturing engineering support to the plant floor
• Provide technical support for manufacturing cells in a manufacturing environment
• Champion for introduction of new products to plant’s Machining & Assembly operation
• Responsible for continuous improvement activities of the plant’s machining/assembly processes
• Design and implement mistake proofing devices in the production floor.
• Develop and prepare capital projects to implement process improvements
• Participate and support Lean manufacturing and KPS activities
• Primary responsible for PFMEA linkage and flow-down activities
• Responsible for maintaining process documentation
• Responsible for SAP Work centers, routings and production versions loading and maintenance
• Has the authority to stop the production and/or shipment in case the quality of the product is compromised, in order to request the help needed to solve the problem.
• Ensure customer requirements are met
• Knows and Communicates the need for product safety.
• Performs all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to plant engineering Manager.
• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees. Co-ops or students may report to this position.