Tokai Rika Group

Manufactures automotive components for OEMs

Engineering Change Specialist - Engineering Change

Inventory ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTecumseh, ON, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum college diploma or equivalent is required.
Excellent communication skills are required.
Experience leading change review meetings is required.
Proficiency in BPCS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, bills of materials, Advanced Product Quality Planning, and Production Part Approval Process is required.
A systematic approach to problem solving and risk management is required.
Understanding of material flow management, assembly processes, and engineering drawings is required.
Ability to assess inventory and production impacts is required.
Knowledge of TRQSS procedures outlined in QS9000 is required.

Responsibilities

Receive, evaluate, and confirm engineering change documents.
Complete BPCS and system searches to collect data on affected parts, customers, routings, and stock status, and prepare documentation and templates for distribution.
Chair weekly engineering change meetings to determine implementation details for new changes and confirm adherence to schedules for changes in process.
Complete and distribute engineering change plans following the initial meeting.
Monitor inventory for items affected by engineering changes and update implementation timing based on inventory depletion.
Communicate and negotiate implementation details with customers and suppliers, including changeover timing, balance-out coordination, obsolescence, and claims.
Prepare and issue master engineering tags and first-shipment recording sheets.
Create and update bills of materials in BPCS, including new item master records when necessary.
Set and maintain BPCS effectivity dates based on inventory levels to prevent obsolescence related to engineering changes.
Coordinate internal balance-out activity to ensure zero obsolescence at engineering change implementation.
Confirm stock of old-level parts after engineering change implementation and take appropriate disposal actions as required.
Prepare and submit cost recovery forms with supporting documents to TRAM sales for obsolescence reimbursement related to engineering changes.
Support projects such as resourcing, cost reduction, build-outs, and minor model changes.
Update the Toyota ECOM with shipping information.
Respond to production requests resulting from scanning issues and adjust bills of materials as needed.
Provide feedback on feasibility studies.
Keep BPCS up to date by performing routine audits, resolving NPC discrepancies, monitoring inventory levels, and initiating scrap requests as needed.
Generate and customize the weekly Pending Change Report for Finance.
Every October, assist with ICR for TRMX labels by creating item masters and updating bills of materials for all labels made for TRMX with the suffix -YY.
Use the Access database to record all changes made to BPCS, make BPCS adjustments, and issue log emails.
Update the ECD database and close ECD projects.
Coordinate and order samples and monitor PCR sample builds and line trials or pre-builds.
Schedule PPAP and PCR status meetings and communicate supplier readiness for tooling, testing, and trials.
Develop action plans when scheduled timing is altered or delayed.

Desired Qualifications

Two to three years of experience in engineering change management is preferred.
Basic knowledge of technology and platform information is an asset.
Supplier and customer coordination experience is preferred.

Role Description:

Receiving, evaluating and confirming engineering change documents.
Completing BPCS and system search for data collection (affected parts, customers, routings, stock status, etc) and preparing documentation and templates for distribution.
Chairing the weekly engineering change meeting to determine implementation details for new changes and confirm adherence to the schedule for changes in process.
Completing and distributing engineering change plans following the initial meeting.
Monitoring Inventory for items affected by engineering changes and updating implementation timing based on inventory depletion.
Communication and negotiating implementation details with customers and suppliers (Change over timing, balance out coordination, obsolescence, claims, etc.)
Preparing and issuing master engineering tags and first shipment recording sheets.
Creating and updating BOMs in BPCS (Including new item master record’s if necessary)
Setting and maintaining BPCS effectivity dates based on Inventory levels to prevent obsolescence related to engineering changes
Coordinating internal balance out activity to ensure zero obsolescence’s at engineering change implementation.
Confirming stock of old level parts after engineering change implementation and taking appropriate actions to dispose as required.
Preparing and submitting cost recovery forms with supporting documents to TRAM sales, obsolescence reimbursement as related to engineering changes.
Support other projects as assigned (Re-sourcing, cost reduction, build outs, minor model changes.
Update the Toyota ECOM with shipping information.
Respond to production requests due to scanning issues, adjust BOM as needed.
Provide feedback on feasibility studies.
Keep BPCS up to date by performing routine audits, resolving NPC discrepancies, monitoring inventory levels, and initiating scrap requests as needed
Provide Finance with Pending Change Report, need to generate and customize weekly
Every October assist in ICR for TRMX labels. Create Item Master and update BOM's for all labels we make for TRMX by adding suffix -YY
BPCS Adjustments; Utilize Access Database to record any/all changes made to BPCS and issue Log emails
Update ECD database (Close ECD project)
Coordinate/ order samples and monitor PCR samples builds and line trials/ pre-builds
Schedule PPAP/ PCR Status meetings and communicate suppliers’ readiness (tooling, testing, trials)
Develop action plans when scheduled timing is altered or delayed.

Requirements:

Minimum College Diploma or equivalent
Excellent communication skills
2 to 3 years’ experience in Engineering Change Management preferred
Experience in leading change review meetings
Proficiency in BPCS, Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, BOM, APQP, PPAP
Systematic approach to problem solving and risk management
Understanding of Material flow management, assembly processes and engineering drawings
Basic knowledge of technology and platform information an asset
Supplier and Customer coordination experience preferred
Ability to assess Inventory and Production Impacts
Knowledge of TRQSS procedures outlined in QS9000

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, TRQSS Inc. will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the HR staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

TRQSS, Inc. is Japanese owned automotive parts supplier located in Tecumseh Ontario, Canada. TRQSS, Inc. develops and manufactures seatbelts for the automotive industry and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TRAM, Inc., which manages business operations in North America and is located in Plymouth, Michigan.

This is a great opportunity to join our growing organization and enhance your skills to become a valuable member of our successful team!

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About the Company

Tokai Rika Group

Manufactures automotive components for OEMs

TRAM, Inc. is recognized for its specialized manufacturing of crucial automotive components, including key systems, shift levers, and safety products, catering to both domestic and Japanese manufacturers. This focus on essential safety and security systems positions the company at a strategic point within the automotive supply chain. The firm's commitment to quality and safety in product development offers a robust environment for employees who are passionate about automotive innovation and contributing to road safety enhancements.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Plymouth, Michigan
Founded: 1986

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