Manufacturing Engineer - Senior

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects to design and implement manufacturing processes that align with safety, quality, and business objectives.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for Connecting Rod manufacturing lines, including tooling and cycle time enhancements.
• Oversee equipment selection, Design Approval Process (DAP), specification finalization, trials, and commissioning.
• Manage the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) for equipment and line commissioning.
• Enhance plant layout and material flow for efficiency and productivity improvements.
• Ensure timely CAPEx and cash flow management to align with project timelines.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Analyze and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), providing on-site solutions and enhancements.
• Facilitate communication with site operations, Manufacturing Engineering (ME), Quality, and supplier teams.
• Track and document project milestones to ensure successful completion of New Business Startup (NBS) projects.
• Conduct supplier capacity mapping and create end-to-end Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for new lines.
• Support the implementation of IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and Industry 4.0 technologies for new manufacturing lines.
• Apply continuous improvement tools and methodologies to enhance manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align project objectives and deliverables.
• Coach and mentor team members while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

• Intermediate-level experience in manufacturing engineering or a related role.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing projects and process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of production part approval processes (PPAP) and capital procurement.
• Experience with Industry 4.0 and IIoT implementation in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to analyze OEE and develop efficiency-improving solutions.
• Proficiency in digital modeling tools for process simulation and improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Hands-on experience with equipment trials, commissioning, and supplier collaboration.