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Heraeus Group

Materials technology for disinfection, solar, semiconductors

Industrialization / Process & Operational Excellence Engineer Medizintechnik - m/w/d

Manufacturing Engineering +1Updated on Nov 14
Full-timeWehrheim, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in engineering, ideally in medical technology, mechanical engineering, production engineering, process engineering, or industrial engineering.
  • Several years of professional experience in production and in industrialization, production optimization, process development, or operational excellence.
  • Experience systematically analyzing and sustainably resolving production disruptions.
  • Strong knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, continuous-improvement methods, and KPI and OEE management.
  • Experience analyzing production data and using digital tools for KPI collection; knowledge of Splunk or comparable systems is advantageous.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and scaling up and ramping up new processes or products.
  • Knowledge of qualification, process validation, FMEA/risk management, and technical documentation in GMP, GxP, or ISO 13485 environments.
  • Confident use of Microsoft Office; knowledge of ERP systems is desirable.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English.
  • Analytical and structured working methods and problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Enjoys collaborating with production and technical departments.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze production processes, KPIs, and production data; identify sources of loss and implement measures to sustainably improve OEE, throughput, productivity, and process stability.
  • Lead scale-up, optimization, cross-functional LEAN, and Six Sigma projects from initial analysis through measurable results, and advance continuous improvement of production processes.
  • Investigate the root causes of production disruptions, prioritize action areas, coordinate solutions with technical departments, and ensure corrective measures remain effective.
  • Develop KPI systems, use digital data-capture methods, and analyze production data, for example from Splunk, to inform decisions and improvements.
  • Work closely with line personnel to foster continuous improvement, train employees in problem-solving methods, and embed successful approaches in daily production.
  • Support qualifications, process validations, and technical risk analyses; prepare results for relevant audiences and create reports and presentations for management.
  • Coordinate with production, automation, control engineering, quality and validation, development, industrial project management, and external equipment partners to connect data, technology, and implementation.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Splunk or comparable systems.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems.

About the Company

Heraeus Group

Materials technology for disinfection, solar, semiconductors

Heraeus Group is a global, family-owned technology company that develops advanced materials and solutions across disinfection, solar energy, and semiconductors. Its products include dry, chemical-free disinfection systems, SOL 7 Series solar pastes, and PowerCuSoft copper bonding ribbons for power modules. The company combines materials with system applications for AI, IoT, and Big Data to improve efficiency and performance for customers. Differentiators are its long history since 1851, global scale, and a broad portfolio of high-value, tailored solutions, with the goal of helping customers increase efficiency through targeted materials and technologies.

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Headquarters
Třinec, Czechia
Founded
2002

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