Equipment Engineer Specialist

Location

Spartanburg, SC | United States

Job description

The Equipment Engineer Specialist,

• Defines the Standards and Best Practice solutions for conveyors and assembly equipment and manages project planning, installation, start-up and acceptance, as well as provides engineering support of new installations and optimization measures of the conveyor and equipment technology in assembly.
• Plans technical equipment within Assembly. Defines the Standards and Best Practice of the conveyor and equipment technology in assembly and aligns them with the BMW central functions.
• Evaluates concepts with technical and financial focus and is driving necessary changes according to the BMW Group standards.
• Project oriented planning and realization of measures in collaboration with the internal customer as well as external suppliers.
• Determines the optimal solutions in regard to costs, quality, ergonomics, technical innovation and environment.
• Provides cost estimation (Invest, Budget), technical specification and request for quotes.
• Evaluates, coordinates and compiles bidder circle, call for bids, offer evaluation, recommendation for the award of contracts, acceptance of the equipment from the suppliers and handing over to the operator. Plans and realizes high complex projects with a financial volume up to $25 Million.
• Deals with internal and external vendors and customers and collaborates with the management teams.
• Develops and implements equipment countermeasures to improve equipment reliability. 
• Ensures all equipment design is capable of 98% uptime (Assembly equipment uptime).
• Ensures all assigned countermeasures are developed on schedule and effective (Assembly Countermeasures).
• Ensures all assigned projects are on schedule and at or under approved budget (Assembly variance to budget). Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
• Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles. Performs other duties as assigned by management. 
  BMW Manufacturing is a leader in innovations and excellence. Come be a part of the extraordinary advanced manufacturing team where new technologies and ideas are constantly being discovered and implemented.
  BMW Manufacturing is proud to be located in Upstate, South Carolina at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, providing the perfect mix of exciting city life and the great outdoors, or simply a great environment in which to raise a family.
  In addition to offering a stimulating work environment and a great place to live, BMW Associates have access to an exceptional range of benefits. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:
  - Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage
  - Paid time off
  - 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
  - Retirement Income Account
  - Life insurance
  - BMW Associates Assistance Program
  - Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  - Company vehicle program

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