Job Description :

Process Improvements : 

- Position will be responsible for identifying and implementing process & product improvements in the area including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), yield and process up-time. As an Engineer, contribute to process improvement targets and planning to meet strategic business goals (5-year outlook) and related annual budget.

- Use data analytics software and SPC techniques to optimize performance.

- Facilitate Total Productive Manufacturing programs for assigned assets as a key enabler (Training will be provided). Support spares and consumables budget, preventive maintenance and calibration schedules.

- Responsible for the provision of high-level technical support and response to Operations requirements. Support first line responders/Craftspersons and Production Associates.

- Support operation enablers such as Total Productive Maintenance Program, Standard Work, Visual Management and other Lean Sigma initiatives.

- Process Qualification: Periodic support qualification of new products / processes, and ensure compliance to quality standards through execution of protocols.

- New Product introduction: support timely introduction on any new products or product upgrades in the designated Value Stream area; including development of product costs (COGS).

- Safety/ Risk Assessments: responsible for ensuring safety compliance in the area and supporting both execution and timely closeout of risk assessments

- Project Planning & Tracking: responsible for reporting on process performance, plans to optomize the process and project management where applicable. Formally communicating / reporting same. Responsible for maintaining project budgetary control.

- Mentor and actively support and coach Process / Manufacturing fitters in order to develop their technical and professional capabilities.

- Work closely with frontline resources such as the Operational Shift Team Leader, Fitters, Production Associates and other relevant support functions.

- Flexibility / periodic out-of-office hours support is critical in support of Operations requirements at short notice. Operations run 24-7 / 48 weeks of the year.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge :

- Medium to high volume automation experience pneumatics, pick and place, vision systems, robotics and ideally including PLC/Controls

- Continuous improvement tools and techniques to measure and improve the process.

- Familiarity with validation and DOE techniques, statistical analysis tools, and/or DFM principles.

- Foundation knowledge of Lean Sigma principles

- Excellent root cause analysis skills

- Data Analytics / SPC Capability

- ASQ Green/Black Belt Certification / Lean Manufacturing experience

- Machine design experience

- PLC / Software experience

- Project Management Training/Qualification

- Supervisory or commercial experience

Experience :

- 5+ years post qualification experience in general Manufacturing Engineering, with a focus on mechanical systems & their application in a manufacturing environment (batch type process for the medical devices / healthcare / pharmaceutical/ industry preferred)

- 3yrs+ Process Optimization and development experience.

- People management experience and budgetary responsibilities.

- Flexibility in support of a 24-7 operation.

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