Dyno Testing Engineer

Job Summary:
The main function of a mechanical technician is to modify, test and repair machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. A mechanical technician helps engineers design, test, and manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products and other equipment.
Looking for dyno testing experience, fabrication capability, and troubleshooting / problem solving experience.

Engine development manual testing with calibration and hardware development.

SAFETY: Provide a safe working environment for everyone entering the area.
1. Learn and follow all safety procedures.
2. Verify everyone (including visitors) in area of responsibility follows safety rules and procedures.
3. Maintain a safe and clean workspace (WPO).
4. Identify, communicate and escalate unsafe work conditions.
5. Notify Group or Team Leader (or escalate per process) when a safety incident occurs.
6. Support resolution on all unsafe conditions and near misses.
7. Utilize PPE.
8. Understand the 2 foot rule, Orange Crush Zone and Evacuation & Take Shelter locations.
9. Be aware of hazardous communication program.

PEOPLE: Enhance employee engagement to promote employee enthusiasm.
1. Participate in problem solving.
2. Participate in cross training.
3. Understand Level 5 BPD board.
4. Provide information to support layered audits.
5. Provide input for the group leader and team leader to plan meeting agenda.
6. Participate in establishing and contributing to team goals.
7. Participate in submitting team suggestions.
8. Provide Job Instruction Training for new team members per standardized work (if qualified as a trainer).
9. Maintain acceptable attendance practices.
10. Attend team meetings.

QUALITY: Coach the quality motto, "Do not Accept, Build, or Ship a Defect"
1. Learn and follow all quality procedures.
2. Understand and follow the quality processes and procedures.
3. Notify Team Leader/Group Leader of quality related issues.
4. Assist/Coach team members not following quality processes/procedures.
5. Support resolution to all quality issues.
6. Ensure containment processes are followed.
7. Identify defects in/out area.
8. Understand and follows problem escalation process.
9. Utilize Andon.

Responsiveness: Respond appropriately to meet the customer's requirements.
1. Understand daily work assignment(s).
2. Meet with Team Leader at start of shift to get daily assignment(s).
3. Able to use Andon system in accordance with escalation process.
4. Participate in Throughput Improvement Processes (TIP) meetings.
5. Ensure scrap and non-conforming material is identified and set aside for processing.

COST: Utilize continuous improvement to identify and eliminate the 7 forms of waste.
1. Understand and support elimination of waste (COMMWIP) waste.
2. Aware of cost of supplies, energy, and parts for waste elimination.
3. Assist team accurate documenting of scrap and non-conforming material.
4. Participate in team CI objectives and BPD metrics.
5. Seek efficiency in all activities to reduce cost.

ENVIRONMENT: Engage in practices to minimize our environmental footprint.
1. Understand and follow the applicable environmental policy.
2. Support conserving energy and minimizing waste.
3. Actively support recycling processes (water, air, materials, etc.)

Requirements:
Education - Associate's degree in engineering technology or related field required.
Years of experience - 8-10 years' experience required
Diesel technology or automotive technology degrees is helpful
Being a team player is very important

Hiring Manager's Top Skills:
Experience with mechanical work
Fabrication Skills - modify exhaust, weld, create pipes
Testing background - AVL, FEV is very helpful

Shift Info:
On-Site 5 days/week
3 positions - 2nd shift
1 position - 3rd shift
Training on 1 shift and then will more than likely be put on an off shift
Training on 1st shift for about 2 months

1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm

2nd Shift Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm

3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:30AM
Work location - MI - Pontiac Engineering Center GPS - 850 North Glenwood Avenue - Bldg