Adhesives Specialist
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Why just build a car when you could reinvent mobility? At the BMW Group, the future is reinvented every day. With specialists who are sure-footed enough to confidently go beyond the beaten path. In flexible teams, where intellect and intuition combine to create solutions that have never before been imagined.
Adhesives Specialist
Steers technical and specialized guidance for the Plant on adhesive materials and quality topics through testing and measurement activities to ensure supplied parts and materials meet established specifications.Steers technical or specialized guidance to internal and external customers for adhesives.Confirms sealer and adhesive tests in the Body, Paint and Assembly Shops.Coordinates service part sealer and adhesive testing.Steers root cause analysis of sealer evaluation for QZ (quality) audited vehicles.Collaborates with cross-technology teams in problem solving of adhesives issues.Provides specialized guidance for audits and development of suppliers.Performs the Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) for materials.Provides technical direction in support of material performance improvement of adhesives.Guides adhesive and sealer destruct evaluations as the subject matter expert.Collaborates with process partners on Plant-wide processes through PMP (Problem-Management Process), 8D, and (Cross-System Teams).Supports line trials for all adhesives with data collection, analysis and provides back-up support for routine lab analysis.Initiates actions where needed for supplier performance improvement.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.
Benefits
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
Qualifications
BA/BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.5+ years of professional related industrial experience.3+ years of professional experience performing problem solving activities with cross-functional teams.3+ years of auditing experience.2+ years of experience leading projects or special team assignments with steering responsibility.Lead Auditor Training5+ years of MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Access).3+ years of knowledge of adhesive materials.3+ years of detailed and high-level knowledge of chemistry and performance of adhesives.3+ years of knowledge of sealers and adhesives testing.3+ years of ability to develop processes and lead teams from internal and external organizations as associated with established targets.3+ years of documentation skills (written and verbal) for report writing and development & delivery of presentations.German language skills (preferred).
BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Employment with BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC (BMW MC) is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, at the option of BMW MC or the employee.
Adhesives Specialist
20240419
Automotive
Spartanburg, South Carolina
United States
Legal Entity
BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC
Location
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Job Field
Total Vehicle Quality
Job ID
240000ER
Publication Date
- 04.2024
Full-time
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