Production Engineering Specialist

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This position reports to:

Production Engineering Specialist

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General Responsibilities

• Optimizes the Production organization's assembly methods, processes, and equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety.
• Systematically research advanced equipment and emerging technologies, collaborate closely with the Intelligent Manufacturing team to provide technical support and solution input for automation transformation and smart factory establishment.

Main Accountabilities

• Overall Layout & Value Stream Map & Standard Operation Procedure & Standard Labor Time setup.
• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the existing production process, identify bottlenecks and waste points, propose and implement improvement measures to achieve process optimization.
• Implementing effective RCA to track improvement performance.
• Develop standardized operation instructions (Sops) to ensure consistency and replicability of production operations and reduce human errors.
•  According to the production needs, rationally plan the layout of the production line to ensure the smooth flow of materials and reduce the handling distance and time.
• Design or improve fixtures, production auxiliary equipment, etc., to improve production efficiency and product quality.
• Use cost analysis tools to evaluate costs in the production process and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Implement cost control measures, such as reducing material loss, improving equipment utilization, etc., to achieve cost savings.
• Evaluates new process technologies to improve productivity, quality, and cost reduction, defining and leading testing activities, approval criteria, and external provider choices.
• Lead or participate in lean production, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement projects to promote the continuous optimization of production systems.
• Setting up new production line together with intelligent manufacturing team.

Requirements

Education Background

• Bachelor’s degree or above, major in science and engineering, such as mechanical engineering, automation, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, electronic engineering, etc.

Working Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Production lean improvement, Operation excellence and related field.
• Having good improvement sense and solid improvement results.
• Having good electrical safety sense and fully understanding electrical safety rules

Position Knowledge/Skills

• Sound knowledge of Industrial Engineering and Intelligent Manufacturing (lean production, automation).
• Proficient in relevant computer software, such as SolidWorks, CAD (computer-aided design), ERP (enterprise resource planning), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), etc., to carry out process design, production scheduling and data analysis.
• Participated in IE related projects, with actual project operation experience, able to independently complete the whole process of project planning to implementation.
• Good knowledge in medium voltage switchgear is preferred.

Language Skills

• Fluency in oral and written English.

Others

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and coordinating skills.
• Sense of responsibility and ability to work under pressure: strong sense of responsibility and team spirit, able to work under certain pressure to ensure the smooth completion of work tasks.
• Good team-working spirit and ability to work independently under strong pressure.
• Good at learning new knowledge, new skills, adapting to industry development and technological change.
• Result-oriented mindset and focus on daily execution.

More about us

ABB is a technology-based provider of power and automation products, systems, solutions and services. Building on our core strengths of technology leadership, pioneering spirit and a sustainable approach to business, ABB helps our customers to become more profitable while lowering environment impact.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.