Support the Industrial Performance Manager on a day to day basis and lead the implementation of digital improvement projects to ensure the company’s products are produced at the required quality levels and as efficiently as possible in line with Schneider Production Systems (SPS) philosophy, also assisting with the day-to-day function of the Production / Quality Engineering department.
This role will have a strong focus towards the implementation of digital improvement projects aligned to the company smart factory objectives. The role will require a good level of digital compentency,understanding of network connectivity & the ability to write/understand coding would be advantageous.
What skills and capabilities will make you successful?
- To manage the industrialisation of new or existing products or process changes in line with SMART Factory and Digital journey.
- Manage application of modern manufacturing philosophies and techniques (industrial excellence / lean manufacturing).
- Manage the construction and infrastructure aspects of any building work necessary to effect assembly / manufacturing process transfer or achieve Lean manufacturing objectives.
- Ensure that work centre information held on the manufacturing system is regularly reviewed and updated.
- In coordination with quality and engineering team, lead PFMEA and the implementation of poka yoke and Jidoka
- Ensure the standardization between each line and control industrial indicators
Continual analysis and improvement of assembly and manufacturing techniques through benchmarking, eliminating waste, eliminating any potential customer product quality issues and to meet the recommendations of any Health and Safety / Environmental / Energy risk assessments & impacts. To include developing layouts/project plans, procurement and/or design of tooling/jigs/ fixtures, the sourcing of cost effective external services and to lead the implementation of any such projects.
Demonstrating productivity / material improvement through these actions. - Compile comprehensive product assembly and manufacturing manuals with clear and concise instruction/visual aids, to ensure assembly personnel can elicit accurate parts information or assembly detail.
- Develop & implement new digital technologies and successfully project manage the implementation for any projects/plant/ tooling, etc., which may be required to improve the efficiency, or reduce the costs of manufacture/assembly processes ensuring that health and safety regulations are accounted for.
- Support/facilitate a number of Kaizen improvement and provide advise, components/parts, external information, PC training, financial assistance /justifications and presentation packages to ensure the groups operate as effectively as possible.
- Assist with the day to day Digital SIM issues supporting the department ensuring that, with the departmental manager, resources are best deployed to suit the priorities of the business. Implement and promote “I see I do” philosophy.
- Project manages significant cost reduction /process improvement projects leading a cross functional team against the business objectives.
What you'll need
- Essential: HNC / Degree in Engineering
- Extensive understanding of general mechanical / production engineering principles, systems and machine operation.
- Extensive experience in PLC / Scada and also in Digital Tools (Software, programming)
- Strong background in LEAN Manufacturing.
What's in it for me?
You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with significant personal responsibility and attractive development opportunities
- Flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life
- Optimal support on your career path through regular training opportunities
- A dynamic and personal atmosphere, working with a global energised team
- A company culture that encourages performance and cooperation
- An attractive compensation package including the comprehensive fringe benefits expected of an international company
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