Senior Industrialisation

Key accountabilities:

As a Senior Industrialisation Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting Processes and Procedures associated with assembly from concept to series production. Working as part of a team, alone on designated projects your key objectives will include:

Design, development, and maintenance of manufacturing processes for current and future Programmes. 
Development, implementation, and operation of manufacturing process documentation (DFA, DFM, Build Process, Process Control plan, PFMEA’s, Risk Assessments/Safety Systems & Launch Readiness)
Support specification and design of equipment layouts and material flows
Requisitioning (including specification, procurement, commissioning, installation, and validation) of new and modified tooling and equipment required for assembly (DAT, FAT & SAT).
Support the production team during Industrialisation phases to improve production quality and efficiency.
Support of Prototype builds in line with project delivery requirements, including early validation of production processes and tooling.
Development of assembly work standards to support both Prototype phase (build books) and the transfer to standard work instructions for Production.
Continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes to deliver to cost, quality and delivery performance targets.
To achieve quality standards in a series production environment

Additional/special features of the role:

Strong experience of NPI Process Engineering or a similar role where skills can be transferred into the objectives description above, preferably gained within the automotive sector. 

Essential technical and professional skills, knowledge, and qualification:

Knowledge of automotive technology and product development in powertrain / propulsion systems
Hands-on experience of lean manufacturing
Preferably experience with various manufacturing processes and components deployed in Assembly & Quality Gates
Understanding of relevant manufacturing methods and detailed drawing dimensioning / GD&T
Design & CAD experience for; tooling & fixtures, virtual builds, factory layouts (2d/3d) and assembly equipment.
Demonstratable knowledge in manufacturing processes and documentation including: DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Capability studies (gauge R&R) and equipment handover.
Excellent problem-solving skills (8D)
Experience in MES and vision systems preferable
Knowledge of cost estimating parts and assembly equipment
The ability to work as a team or on your own and be self-motivated.
Demonstrates the highest integrity and ethical values in dealing with clients, suppliers, and colleagues.
Ability to self-manage and demonstrate resilience/robustness when working to challenging targets.
A good communicator with intercultural and interpersonal skills together with the ability to communicate and present effectively to suppliers and clients at all levels.
Flexibility to support travel to suppliers/clients domestic & internationally and holder of a driving licence.

Desirable technical and professional skills, knowledge, and qualification:

Engineering degree or equivalent experience
Professional Institute membership