The Manufacturing Technical Liaison is responsible for supporting manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and operations in the manufacturing of engines and transmissions by facilitating such activities as identifying root causes, ensuring takt time, first to identify equipment faults, take corrective action, and ensure preventive measures are taken to eliminate downtime and increase throughput. Ensure proper communication is shared and presented within the Real Time Management meeting (RTM), pulse, and Change Point Management (CPM) meetings within assembly.

Working within the Production & Logistics (P&L) Way, read and follow written and verbal work instructions and standard operating procedures with emphasis on safety and quality inclusive of:

Responds with a sense of urgency to deviations and stops in automatic cell calls in the assembly line
Responds to equipment faults, identifies equipment issues and organizes support from maintenance to address the issue
Monitors the operation of the assembly line, identifies issues, and contributes to the identification of improvements in the manufacturing process and its equipment
Receives deviations in assembly, develops action plans, completes all containment activities relating to deviations, ensures proper documentation of containment and creates action plan
Initiates the safe start up process of equipment prior to the start of production, identifies start up issues to maintenance to ensure timely fixes prior to start-up
Adjusts TAKT panels in real time, according to production demands (scheduled start/stop, volume adjustments etc.)
Proactively communicates critical and detailed information to production Supervisor, Team Leader and Maintenance
Initiates problem solving activities and utilizes root cause analysis tools in partnership with production leadership and engineering teams
Attends and actively participates in the Real Time Management (RTM) and Pulse meetings
Demonstrates overall safe work behavior, including the utilization of proper safety equipment and adhering to safety guidelines
Identifies and corrects potentially unsafe situations/conditions and escalates to the appropriate team to improve safety
Follows accepted housekeeping assignments (5S) and assures work areas meet acceptable housekeeping and safety standards
Performs routine inspections on products, processes, materials to assure work output meets specifications of shop floor paperwork
May perform assembly and installation of parts using hand tools, air tools and/or power tools
Utilizes expertise in one or more areas of production or production support
Actively solves problems within the work team, escalating for appropriate support and cross-functional teams as necessary
Contributes knowledge to improve Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
May be required to work on assembly line due to business demands
Other duties as assigned

At least 3 years of manufacturing/production experience

At least 2 years of manufacturing/production
At least 1 year of technical secondary education in maintenance or engineering

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Physical Requirements (Ability to do the following up to 10 hours per shift):
- Walk, stand, sit, bend, twist/turn, kneel, squat, crawl
- Climb using both legs and arms
- Head/neck movement
- Reach outward or above the shoulder
- Lift, carry, push, or pull 15-45 pounds
- Repetitive use of hands and fingers
- Use of vibrating tools
- Depth perceptions required
- Exposure to constant and intermittent noise, solvents, grease and oils, and slippery surfaces
Demonstrates ability to perform accurate Manufacturing Execution System (MES) defect entry and closure, and trains others
Demonstrates ability to utilize International systems to execute effective problem solving and root cause analysis
Proficient computer skills
Ability to work different shifts and overtime as needed

Demonstrates International Core Values
Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing
Demonstrates initiative and effective problem solving
Customer focused, drives for results
Growth Mind Set
Thorough knowledge of International’s equipment (i.e. AGV’s, tooling, test cells)

This position offers competitive hourly pay along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, and hearing coverage; paid time off (vacation) and holidays; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and tuition assistance. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides confidential support when needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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