Torque Engineering Launch

Description

This role is categorized as onsite, meaning that the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Assembly on a full-time basis. This is a day shift position, however some off-shift and over-time work as required to support in-plant build events.

The Role:

Reporting to the Plant Launch Operations Manager, the Launch Torque Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all torque-related activities during the launch phase of a new vehicle program. This role involves ensuring compliance with torque requirements, managing tooling and equipment, and collaborating with various teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Work with seasoned Torque Coordinators and attend training sessions to understand all torque requirements and standards.
• Review and understand all PCP, BoO, TEB, and fastening requirements, including KCDS codes and SAT/UAT completion.
• Schedule torque process and new technology training for Launch and Plant personnel as required.
• Identify roles and responsibilities and lead completion of all aspects of the Torque Launch Plan.
• Partner with assembly plant Torque Coordinators to define roles and responsibilities for dynamic and static torque processes.
• Track KCDS code changes and maintain a tracking list for new/relocated tools.
• Schedule and conduct weekly status meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Create and maintain a Launch Torque Process Strategy list.
• Identify and order required tools and equipment, ensuring proper power requirements and planning for long lead items.
• Develop timing plans for SSE requirements and create plans for TCR elements to be completed by start of regular production.
• Coordinate with ME and strategic suppliers for tooling, programming, and error proofing.
• Support Quality Torque GL in development of static torque routes.
• Ensure programming torque controllers matches APM and PCP requirements.
• Validate and confirm torque controllers, review ToolsNet results, and initiate Launch TFTQ Metrics.
• Verify controllers are reporting to ToolsNet and create static torque routes based on standardized work.
• Perform static checks as required by Global Quality Requirements and track launch fastening problems.
• Lead UAT process and review angle monitoring data.
• Review TCR results with relevant stakeholders and ensure any discrepancies have owners.
• Ensure effective angle monitoring.
• Summarize static correlation studies and hand off completed Launch Fastening checklists to the plant.
• Ensure completion of 100% SAT and UATs with support from the execution team.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing process
• Excellent problem-solving skills - root cause, containment, robust long-term solutions
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to attain results, while balancing technical solutions with business imperatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience with KCDS codes, ToolsNet, and torque controllers.
• Familiarity with error proofing systems.
• Proficiency in using torque-related software and tools.
• Proficient use of GSIP, ECM, Excel, PRTS, SPPS, GQTS, Teamcenter, & MPDs
• Knowledge of the elements of the GM Quality System / GMS BIQ and Quality Launch Plan.

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.