Process Engineer

About

• Responsible for managing the product interface with product development, contributing to the engineering change management process, while supporting continuous improvement and production, and participating in the manufacturing engineering network
• Design, implement, and monitor the production processes, ensuring feasibility, productivity and quality of the products
• Follow the start-up of all premium wrapping/ sewing machines on site to get the standards and best practices
• Prepare the initial samples with the plant and project teams for the final customer according to the quality standards and time schedule
• Put on the control and ensure the stability of production
• Examine the feasibility of all new premium wrapping processes and new products, and validate all improvements before starting production mode
• Train and coach the operators in the plant on processes
• Contribute, in liaison with the maintenance supervisor, to improve the maintenance procedures
• Propose and implement continuous productivity (SMED, CIG) and quality (scrap) improvement actions concerning injection processes
• Manage the technical processes, parameters, and tooling for the relevant processes
• Set and control process parameters
• Lead the QRCI process to investigate quality concerns caused by process and/or equipment
• Integrate ergonomic principles in equipment and plant layout
• Support maintenance in root cause analysis for equipment failures
• Review of process flow diagrams
• Lead the FMEA process
• Manage the product interface with product development
• Contribute to the engineering change process
• Support continuous improvement activities
• Define and update cycle times in line with planned Takt times
• Define product specifications, and support the tooling and equipment buy-off process with all the relevant stakeholders
• Ensure continuous improvement by capitalising on lessons learnt, and provide best practices using the available tools
• Closely liaise with the division and the BG technology specialist to ensure standards are applied and maintained
• Continuously research changes in technological advancement to keep up with changes
• Strictly adhere to BG and division reporting standards and deadlines
• Support with the services of the equipment
• Be available after-hours to support any process and maintenance issues

Requirements

• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive and engineering, with premium wrapping/ sewing machines, including extensive knowledge of material qualities, is advantageous
• FMEA and RFMEA development and maintenance
• BOM management and auditing
• Problem-solving methodology (8D Tool, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Good MS Word and MS Excel skills
• Technically skilled in product and process design, such as FMEA, Takt time and ergonomics
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• International mindset, with the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• English required; other languages are a plus
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to the company's code of ethics and code of management
• Team player