SUMMARY:
Amazing opportunity!! Our client in the Automotive industry is seeking to employ a dynamic Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join their team in East London.
POSITION INFO:
Job description:
Responsible for supervising the functioning of manufacturing systems in the organization.
Technical:
• Responsibility for Process Engineers & Production Fitters (jig setting and maintenance)
• Responsible for the creation of standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for plant layout and capacity.
• Ensure that current operating procedures are to the latest level.
• Responsible for the plant project team during the introduction of new projects. • Introduce robust procedures to ensure capable and stable processes.
• Responsible for the implementation of ECR’s in the plant (process related).
• Work closely with Quality and Production to ensure that scrap and reworks are kept to a minimum.
• Ensure that machine cycle times are maintained / improved through process optimization
• Work closely with the project department during the introduction of new projects.
• Plant customer contact when process improvements are require.
• Participate / facilitate FMEA meetings.
Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing:
• Plant CI champion.
• Identify possible operational CI projects and facilitate the implementation.
• Provide technical assistance to CI measure owners during the implementation phase.
• Work closely with plant controlling during the feasibility studies of CI projects. (process related)
• Review current process flows and layouts for improvement.
• Assist production with the improvement of plant OEE
• Conduct weekly CI meeting with Production and Quality.
• Update CI Action Log and present at monthly CI meetings
Quality Control:
• Maintain quality standards and ensure that all subordinates are adhering to the Quality Management System.
General:
• Maintain a safe and accident free work environment
• Ensure that sub ordinates comply with the company SHE requirements.
• Ensure that the department is run cost effectively
• Compile annual budget for department and weekly management reports
Job Requirements:
Mechanical Engineering Diploma/ Degree or Qualified Toolmaker (Red Seal) with at least 15 years experience.
• 10 years experience within automotive manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of Kaizen principles
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Strong technical ability + problem solving skills
• Experience in mig & spot welding will be advantageous
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