Process Engineer

Introduction

To implement processes for new components and to provide ongoing support to the Production function to optimize the processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow the start-up of all Premium Wrapping/Sewing machines on site in order to get the standards and best practices.
• Prepare the initial samples with Plant and Project team for the final customer according to quality standard and time schedule.
• Put on the control and insure the stability of production.
• Examine the feasibility of all new Premium Wrapping/Sewing processes and new products and validate all improvements before to start in production mode.
• Train and coach the Operators in 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 process.
• 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 specification and support the tooling and equipment buy-off process with all the relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure continuous improvement by capitalizing on lessons learnt and provide best practices using the available tools.
• Closely liaise with division & BG technology specialist to ensure standards are applied and maintained.
• Continuously research changes in technological advancement in order to keep up with changes.
• Strictly adhere to BG & Division reporting standards and deadlines.
• Support with services of equipment.
• After hours support to any process or maintenance issues

Desired Experience & Qualification

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering .
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in automotive and engineering experience with Premium Wrapping/Sewing, inclusive of extensive material qualities knowledge (advantageous)

Skills & Competencies

• Must have very good Excel and Word skills
• Strong communication skills
• Able to accommodate 15% - 20% travel (domestic & international)
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to companies Code of Ethics and Code of Management
• Team Player