Responsible for implementation of production processes and procedures, leading productivity improvements with project based activities, including new product introduction and manufacturing cell design to reduce waste, improve quality and safety, and reduce operating costs.

The key responsibilities and tasks:

1. Design new systems and processes and provide facilities & methods to ensure the cost effective integration of new products or for the improvement of existing ones into manufacturing operations
2. Assist with shop floor layout and cell designs
3. Perform time/work study on production floor
4. Design fixtures and tooling for assembly tasks
5. Gather data and prepare production reports on time (daily, weekly, monthly)
6. Reduce variability in manufacturing by providing standard work methods and work instructions
7. Oversee installation of machinery and equipment
8. Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements and equipment layout
9. Remove waste from the processes
10. Contribute, support and lead continuous improvement, problem solving and process improvement activities
11. Carry out FMEAs, (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) process documentation and implement improvements
12. Poka Yoke (error proofing) where possible to prevent errors
13. Investigate production and process issues providing technical support and training
14. Keep up with current and developing engineering trends
15. Undertake special projects as required
16. Plan projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presented
17. Manage the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), write reports and present progress at meetings
18. Undertake continuous training and development
19. Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems

Skills and Attributes:

• Assertive, resilient and welcomes change
• Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together
• Is optimistic and self-aware
• Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings
• Self-motivated, flexible, proactive and committed
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent Attention to detail
• Understanding manufacturing processes
• Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information
• Strong problem-solving skills and logical approach
• Understand lean manufacturing
• Planning and prioritizing activities
• Ability to present data effectively
• Understanding of Health and Safety practice

Qualifications and Experience Levels:

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical and/or Industrial
• Ability to use CAD software (3D software will be a plus)
• Ability to design processes and layouts
• Experience of LEAN Manufacturing (FMEA, Kaizen/A3, Poka Yoke, and other lean tools) and putting in practice
• Minimum 3 years work experience in a high volume manufacturing environment
• Understanding of design and production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap and re-work