Specialist, Engineering Change

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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