Job Title: Assembly Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Assembly Specialist to join our team. This role involves designing and building prototypes for fixtures, improving existing gauges, and supporting vehicle quality issue analysis. You will work closely with the technical group 'Assembly Shop' within the Pilot Hall and contribute to product launches and the optimization of production processes.

Responsibilities

• Check gauges to support vehicle quality issue analysis
• Design and build prototypes for fixtures used in series production
• Improve existing fixtures and gauges
• Support cross-functional teams with the creation of analysis tools and/or prototype product simulations
• Design check gauges for analysis and build these gauges using machine shop equipment (5 axis CNC mill, CNC lathe, rapid prototyping machine, drill press, belt grinder, etc.)
• Analyze product launches by supporting prototype/pre-series build
• Monitor new product launches and evaluate risks for future quality or manufacturing issues during the pre-series phase
• Perform manual measurements for specific problem analysis
• Cross-reference measurement data with technical drawings and other specifications
• Review part and assembly concepts to verify design intent
• Support the design of check and assembly gauges for series production use
• Participate in root cause analysis concerning failures of new design in whole car groups and interrelated systems
• Optimize process arrangements to assure built-in quality can be achieved by the production team member
• Organize machine shop equipment and determine necessary investments to maintain availability
• Administer special tools and determine any investment requirements
• Perform basic maintenance on tool room equipment
• Support the Supervisor with coordination of tasks and lead the team when required (Pre-Series/Series)

Essential Skills

• Eight (8) years of automotive assembly or equivalent experience and/or repair experience with VW or Audi brand vehicles; or an associate’s degree in automotive technology plus five (5) years of experience
• Technical apprenticeship/vocational training and/or equivalent experience in automotive production/quality
• Experience in welding and metal fabrication
• Ability to read blueprints
• Precision gauge and tolerance indexing
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Skill in fabricating jigs using machine shop equipment
• Advanced prototype builds
• Experience in analyzing vehicle issues
• Ability to design jigs for vehicle builds
• Experience with CAD data design
• Good communication, influencing, integrating, and negotiating skills
• High level of emotional intelligence

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding and metal fabrication experience
• Blueprint reading skills
• Precision gauge and tolerance indexing
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Experience with CAD data design
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• High level of emotional intelligence

Work Environment

This role is based on the assembly floor, where you will work with a variety of machine shop equipment and tools. The position offers a contract opportunity with the possibility of permanent hire. Additional benefits include premium pay, paid time off (PTO), and holiday billable hours.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $28 - $33