Senior Engineer 1 - Manufacturing Engineering

Mission

Maintain the design intent and integrity of products assembled on the shop floor by ensuring robust, efficient, and optimized manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple domains of production and manufacturing processes, including:
• Standard Operating Procedures (SSP)
• Ergonomics
• Capacity and capability analysis
• Simulation tools
• Investment planning
• Cost analysis
• Industrial performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with a strong focus on process optimization, productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to support industrial excellence and operational transformation.

Main Activities

• Implement adaptations and improvements to manufacturing processes and workstations for existing products to:
• Enhance industrial performance
• Improve manual processes
• Automate processes using SPS (Programmable Logic Controllers) where applicable
• Incorporate industrial standards, quotations of new infrastructure, and industrial scenarios to meet:
• Safety requirements
• Quality standards
• Lead‑time objectives
• Productivity targets
• Ensure deployment of SPS principles and implementation of Lean / 6 Sigma tools.
• Actively participate in SIM2 projects and address critical issues swiftly to remove operational bottlenecks.
• Manage and optimize shop‑floor capacities and workloads using advanced tools such as:
• IQ Simulation
• CAMA
• CORIM
• Bridge
• Support internal and external optimization initiatives across comparable production lines.
• Develop and maintain operator work instructions and contribute to training programs.
• Support development and launch of new products, ensuring producibility and feasibility.
• Conduct feasibility and profitability assessments for proposed investments.
• Qualify means and processes both at the manufacturing plant and across supplier locations.
• Lead and support pilot production ramps and industrialization of new products.
• Collaborate with IT and leverage complementary expertise in IT tools and systems to enable digital manufacturing initiatives.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in manufacturing engineering and industrial methods.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and industrial simulation tools.
• Sound knowledge of automation, PLCs, and shop‑floor optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and lead change.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Experience & Qualifications

• Year of experience is between 8- 12
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field).
• Extensive experience in manufacturing methods, industrial engineering, or production environments.
• Proven background in continuous improvement and industrial performance management.

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