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Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent (industrial, production).
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Ability to make reliability engineering judgements under pressure
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Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment
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Experience in machine and tooling qualifications/validations
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Knowledge in PUWER, LOLER, HSE regulations
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Knowledge of ISO standards (safety, materials, design, etc)
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Knowledge CAD software (ex. CREO, Solid Works, CATIA, etc)
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Knowledge of quality standards
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Organised, disciplined & methodical approach to problem solving
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Motivated with strong interpersonal & team skills
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Sound practical experience with Excel and Word
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Potentially knowledge of MES, SAP, ERP systems
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Design the improvement solutions (mechanical assembly process, tools, tooling, manufacturing equipment) to be put into production with lean manufacturing approach.
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Manage the implementation of step change improvements & new innovations, from initial concept to final handover.
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Create the technical documentary package for new equipment/ process solutions (mechanical assembly procedures, tools documentation, tooling drawings, manufacturing equipment procedures, etc) following company procedures and standards.
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Validation of the tooling, test benches (ergonomics, safety, etc), new processes, etc prior to introduction into manufacturing.
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Define and monitor project KPIs and budget.
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SPR and PO management.
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Perform PUWER assessments.
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Define Maintenance strategy for new and old equipment.
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Perform FMEA
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Works closely with R&D to ensure products and process are designed for ease of manufacturing .
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Evaluates prototype parts/assembly/equipment for new product implementation. Provide feedback to SED/R&D on various issues to aid assembly procedure and design.
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Defines and designs tooling and equipment required to simplify the assembly of the product.
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Reviews and validates contract documentation (Drawings, Bill of Materials) prior to release.
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Attends products New Process and New Product Introduction (NPI) meetings and provide inputs into the minutes. Provide reports or meeting minutes.
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Ensures assembly procedures are approved and issued as per project plan..
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Writes build and process specifications for new products ensuring they can be easily understood.
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Ensures that tooling / equipment are procured/designed and validated/commissioned as per company standard, PUWER, LOLER, HSE regulation and ISO standard to meet development and production plans.
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Defines standard build times for each assembly process and maintain Reference Ops on the company system.
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Oversees / supervises production personnel during first off build of qualification units. Provides production support for new product start-up and day-to-day support. Provides practical application of mechanical, production, industrialisation and design knowledge to solve problems.
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Instructs and advises operators in the assemble of the development and production unites.
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Writes Extra Work Authorisation (EWA) for product investigations. Reviews Investigation Request (IR/ITS) and defines corrective actions to maintain production build. Investigate and define Root Causes for the defects. Implement improvements and poka-yoke solutions to eliminate defects in the future products.
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Constantly reviews and analysis production processes to improve efficiency, quality, HSE, down time, reject rates and reduce standard times and cost.
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Conducts production processes audits on procedures to ensure all are compliant.
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Leads/ participates in variety of Kaizen projects to reduce waste, improve standard build times and reduce production cost.
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Support and collaborate with department: Supply Chain Engineers, Purchasing, Quality , Production, Maintenance, Manufacturing Support, Training School, Call Off, SQM, etc.