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2023
Honda enhances research & development department productivity with NVIDIA Quadro vDWS
Organizations with remote workforces need great user experience as well as greater scalability, data security, and simplified manageability.
Today, Honda R&D centers and factories around the world – from Ohio to Tokyo – are designing and developing in the new EWS environment powered by NVIDIA Quadro vDWS. Across all Honda group companies, more than 4,000 VDI systems are taking advantage of not only better application
performance and user experience but also the additional value of faster access to data and enhanced security of IP. Moving forward, there is an aggressive plan to migrate all client machines to the new system by 2020.
https://www.nvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/design-visualization/documents/NVIDIA-HondaRD-CaseStudy-EN-Apr2017-FINAL2-050817.pdf
2020
Bajaj Auto - Press Shop Cranes Design - Electromech
https://www.emech.com/MIDDLEEAST/case-study/bajaj-auto-ltd
Industrial Engineer (Wilmington OH or Vermillion SD)
POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC
April 2020
(Supply Chain Industrial Engineering Job)
JOB DESCRIPTION
In this role you will be a part of the Distribution Leadership team supporting Polaris’s parts, garments and accessories division. This role will partner with broader site leadership to improve operating performance, reduce waste, promote cost reductions and drive efficiencies. This position will lead LEAN process improvements along with implementing sustainable processes and metrics across the DC’s. Activities include ownership and oversight of: parts distribution methods, equipment management, facility layout, material handling, manpower efficiencies, and material utilization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Partners with DC Leadership to establish strategic roadmap for engineering technical project improvements across the DC
• Effectively manage and communicate updates for key milestones and goals for technical project improvements
• Establish technical process standardization and best practice, partnering with the DC leadership team while driving.
• Performs work measurement/time studies to establish time standards and efficiency methods
• Analyzes and defines performance measurement (productivity) metrics and methodology
• Implement LEAN tools within the location including kaizen events, projects and any other activities to improve and further LEAN efforts
• Identifies productivity and performance data through data mining, data modeling, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, process mapping and/or problem analysis
• Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause
• Performs research and benchmarking on industry best practices related to warehousing and transportation
• Develops office and warehouse methods for machines, tools and equipment, processes and procedures, distribution layout, material handling, and work flow
• Develops, tracks, and implements Kaizen events in coordination with Supervisors and Team Leaders including managing the Kaizen database
• Provides on-the-job training or guidance to all levels of the warehouse
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or similar field
• 5+ years’ experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent project management skills
• Proven ability to lead change management and establish engineering principles across a facility
• Strong understanding of systems, processes, operations, transportation and order management
• Ability to motivate team members using effective interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills across a facility
• Adjusts communication style by articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups
• Independent decision-making, resolution skills and strong problem identification skills with a working knowledge of warehousing and transportation fundamentals
• Strong working knowledge of LEAN and other process improvement methods preferred
• Writes, speaks and presents clearly across a variety of settings
This job was posted on Wed Apr 08 2020 and expired on Wed Apr 29 2020.
https://lensa.com/industrial-engineer-wilmington-oh-or-vermillion-sd-jobs/wilmington/jd/56880bbb1b13bb799929ebfd173e0d30
2019
Industrial Engineer (Wilmington OH or Vermillion SD)
POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC
April 2020
(Supply Chain Industrial Engineering Job)
JOB DESCRIPTION
In this role you will be a part of the Distribution Leadership team supporting Polaris’s parts, garments and accessories division. This role will partner with broader site leadership to improve operating performance, reduce waste, promote cost reductions and drive efficiencies. This position will lead LEAN process improvements along with implementing sustainable processes and metrics across the DC’s. Activities include ownership and oversight of: parts distribution methods, equipment management, facility layout, material handling, manpower efficiencies, and material utilization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Partners with DC Leadership to establish strategic roadmap for engineering technical project improvements across the DC
• Effectively manage and communicate updates for key milestones and goals for technical project improvements
• Establish technical process standardization and best practice, partnering with the DC leadership team while driving.
• Performs work measurement/time studies to establish time standards and efficiency methods
• Analyzes and defines performance measurement (productivity) metrics and methodology
• Implement LEAN tools within the location including kaizen events, projects and any other activities to improve and further LEAN efforts
• Identifies productivity and performance data through data mining, data modeling, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, process mapping and/or problem analysis
• Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause
• Performs research and benchmarking on industry best practices related to warehousing and transportation
• Develops office and warehouse methods for machines, tools and equipment, processes and procedures, distribution layout, material handling, and work flow
• Develops, tracks, and implements Kaizen events in coordination with Supervisors and Team Leaders including managing the Kaizen database
• Provides on-the-job training or guidance to all levels of the warehouse
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or similar field
• 5+ years’ experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent project management skills
• Proven ability to lead change management and establish engineering principles across a facility
• Strong understanding of systems, processes, operations, transportation and order management
• Ability to motivate team members using effective interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills across a facility
• Adjusts communication style by articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups
• Independent decision-making, resolution skills and strong problem identification skills with a working knowledge of warehousing and transportation fundamentals
• Strong working knowledge of LEAN and other process improvement methods preferred
• Writes, speaks and presents clearly across a variety of settings
This job was posted on Wed Apr 08 2020 and expired on Wed Apr 29 2020.
https://lensa.com/industrial-engineer-wilmington-oh-or-vermillion-sd-jobs/wilmington/jd/56880bbb1b13bb799929ebfd173e0d30
2019
Honda's profit improvement plan: Scaling down plant size to run at full capacity
Reducing the number of global model variations to one-third and development man-hours by 30%
2019/10/17
https://www.analyticsinsight.net/how-universal-robots-helped-bajaj-auto-to-automate-its-assembly-lines/
Location: Apodaca, Nuevo Leon MX2
2019 Advertisement
This position is no longer open.
Requisition NumberR1918
Apodaca, Nuevo Leon MX
Alt ID: 4185
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for establishing and implementing the most cost efficient methods for production.
Plans and coordinates the activities necessary to produce specified products within safety, quality and cost standards.
Also ensures schedule compliance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Develops and updates process documentation and procedure instruction. •Conducts direct labor studies using acceptable engineering practices and establishes standards on operations, set up and work station layout.
•Defines tooling and fixturing used in the manufacturing process. Coordinates with tool designers to specify or procure new tooling, fixtures and ideas and fixtures.
•Analyzes and evaluates manufacturing methods and standards. Provides solution to problems that adversely affect operator safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
•Conducts direct labor studies using acceptable engineering practices and establishes standards on operations, set up, and work station layout.
•Identifies areas of unnecessary cost. Researches methods and procedures for cost reduction, work cell development and material flow improvement.
•Assists in development and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment. •Reviews preliminary designs, making recommendations to reduce costs and improve manufacturing and quality on new or existing parts.
•Develops detailed, complete and accurate capital equipment studies and makes appropriate recommendations for capital expenditures.
•Assists in preparation of departmental budget including material, manpower, equipment and outside procurement costs, and operates within approved parameters. •Reviews and evaluates cost pertaining to make vs. buy decisions and new product development. •Process purchase requisitions and records as required.
•Team members are expected to work wherever needed based on training.
•Work in safe and healthy manner, strictly following all safety rules and regulations. •Maintain a neat, clean, orderly work area.
•Complete company provided training.
•Participate in PCI process.
•Perform special projects as assigned.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
•B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering. •3-5 years of Mfg. Engineering experience.
•Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
•Excellent verbal and written skills required
•Proficiency with PC's.
•Understanding of SPC.
•Strong Project Management skills.
https://polaris.gr8people.com/jobs/4185/engineer-manufacturing
Engineer, Manufacturing
Polaris Inc.Location: Apodaca, Nuevo Leon MX2
2019 Advertisement
This position is no longer open.
Requisition NumberR1918
Apodaca, Nuevo Leon MX
Alt ID: 4185
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for establishing and implementing the most cost efficient methods for production.
Plans and coordinates the activities necessary to produce specified products within safety, quality and cost standards.
Also ensures schedule compliance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Develops and updates process documentation and procedure instruction. •Conducts direct labor studies using acceptable engineering practices and establishes standards on operations, set up and work station layout.
•Defines tooling and fixturing used in the manufacturing process. Coordinates with tool designers to specify or procure new tooling, fixtures and ideas and fixtures.
•Analyzes and evaluates manufacturing methods and standards. Provides solution to problems that adversely affect operator safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
•Conducts direct labor studies using acceptable engineering practices and establishes standards on operations, set up, and work station layout.
•Identifies areas of unnecessary cost. Researches methods and procedures for cost reduction, work cell development and material flow improvement.
•Assists in development and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment. •Reviews preliminary designs, making recommendations to reduce costs and improve manufacturing and quality on new or existing parts.
•Develops detailed, complete and accurate capital equipment studies and makes appropriate recommendations for capital expenditures.
•Assists in preparation of departmental budget including material, manpower, equipment and outside procurement costs, and operates within approved parameters. •Reviews and evaluates cost pertaining to make vs. buy decisions and new product development. •Process purchase requisitions and records as required.
•Team members are expected to work wherever needed based on training.
•Work in safe and healthy manner, strictly following all safety rules and regulations. •Maintain a neat, clean, orderly work area.
•Complete company provided training.
•Participate in PCI process.
•Perform special projects as assigned.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
•B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering. •3-5 years of Mfg. Engineering experience.
•Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
•Excellent verbal and written skills required
•Proficiency with PC's.
•Understanding of SPC.
•Strong Project Management skills.
https://polaris.gr8people.com/jobs/4185/engineer-manufacturing
2016
Bajaj Auto
Using ‘Spotware software’ to reduce time per spot
Spot Welding Software
Quality and Full Process Control
ABB offers spot welding RobotWare for creation of customized and easy to use function packages for different type of spot welding systems. The spot welding software is designed and tuned for optimized spot welding process together with ABB power robots families, IRB6620, IRB 6640, IRB 6650S and IRB 7600 and the spot welding equipment offered by ABB. The packages are seamlessly integrated, which ensures high quality and performance in your spot welding process.
The advanced motion and robot control secure a high-productive spot welding process. Depending on process and hardware there are a number of software options available.
To take on the competition, Bajaj Auto decided to upgrade the entire range of its 3 Wheelers and launched new series of models. In new model chassis, the no. of spots increased from 186 to 217 nos., increasing the robotic welding line cycle time from 42 to 52.6 sec. Due to this, the capacity dropped from 50 K to 40 K per month.
We analysed the time required per spot and found that Robot takes total 7 steps to perform 1 spot and the time required is 2 Sec per spot. To reduce the time per spot, we adopted the “Spotware” software, due to which the time per spot can be reduced from 2 sec to 1.90 sec per spot. This reduction of 0.10 Sec per spot means total saving of @ 16 Sec for the total 217 spots in new model. The Robots interface control panels & welding gun were modified to adopt the software and with saving of total 15.7 sec. Using a detailed study of the existing 6 robots utilization & re-grouping of the spots and one robot was added for balance spots. With this, the cycle time was restored by adding only 1 robot without any major change in the cell layout and handling system.
Bajaj Auto uses collaborative robots to enhance productivity
19 Aug 2016
https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/bajaj-auto-teams-universal-robots-enhance-productivity-21418
2015 Assembly Plant of the Year: Flexibility Shines Bright at Polaris
The world-class plant was chosen for the 12th annual award because of the way it has combined flexible production processes and lean manufacturing principles to successfully launch an aggressive lineup of new products.
The 21-year-old plant also embraces cutting-edge production technology, such as automated guided carts, cordless screwdrivers and DC electric fastening tools.
https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/93065-assembly-plant-of-the-year-flexibility-shines-bright-at-polaris
Story of Harley Davidson Motor Cycle
First motor cycle sold in 1903
https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/memagazineselect/article-standard/125/07/51/378787/Between-the-Horse-and-CarIn-the-Turning-Point-Year
Single-Pass Bore Finishing from Engis Revs Up Productivity for Motorcycle Gear Supplier
Tight tolerances are extremely important in gear manufacturing; even more so when those gears are used in performance motorcycle transmissions. Just as important is the ability to manufacture as competitively as possible. This was the position a motorcycle component manufacturer faced recently when they contacted Engis Corp. about single-pass bore finishing.
http://www.engis.com/engis-press-releases-undated1.php
Motorcycle Manufacturer Increases Productivity with Multiple
Pentalift Application Designed Hydraulic Lift Tables
http://www.mhi.org/media/members/13968/128722079711176979.pdf
Revving Up Productivity With A Pallet Changer
2011
http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/revving-up-productivity-with-a-pallet-changer
2010
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/learning-from-emerging-markets-an-interview-with-bajaj-autos-rajiv-bajaj
Optimising and simulating the assembly line balancing problem in a motorcycle manufacturing company: a case study
Pablo Cortés, Luis Onieva, José Guadix
International Journal of Production Research (Impact Factor: 1.46). 06/2010; 48:3637-3656.
Updated on 1.5.2023, 23.5.2022, 5 August 2020, 18 May 2020, 31 January 2014
Optimising and simulating the assembly line balancing problem in a motorcycle manufacturing company: a case study
Pablo Cortés, Luis Onieva, José Guadix
International Journal of Production Research (Impact Factor: 1.46). 06/2010; 48:3637-3656.
Updated on 1.5.2023, 23.5.2022, 5 August 2020, 18 May 2020, 31 January 2014
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