Hiab is looking to enhance its manufacturing engineering department by bringing in new expertise and fresh ideas to shape the future of the company and the industry. The goal is to implement best-in-class manufacturing techniques and deliver on the factory of the future vision.
Requirements
- In depth knowledge and experience of DFMEA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP and Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD and ERP systems
- Experience of New Product Introduction, reworking design changes and upgrades through to production
- Technical knowledge of volume manufacturing engineering practices including Factory 4.0
- Knowledge of techniques and tools for process improvement (six sigma)
- Lean Six Sigma black or green belt
- Degree caliber preferably Mech Eng., Manufacturing Eng. Innovation or Digitalisation
Responsibilities
- Ownership of the manufacturing engineering strategy so as to deliver the factory of the future manufacturing vision using best in class manufacturing techniques
- Make sure that D-FMEA is shared with Value Streams and make sure that the draft version of P-FMEA is shared with the Manufacturing Engineer from the Value Stream [support te Value Stream with P-FMEA development]
- Oversee the installation, maintenance and improvement of production methods, ensuring that HS&E requirements are adhered to
- Act as the main interface/conduit between the Value streams and R&D functions, facilitating improvements to the assembly process through product/process changes in a timely manner including NPD
- Full ownership and development of the E2E value stream maps
- Creation and ownership of Std hour
- Creation and updating of ERP product master data, including the BOM and product routings
Other
- Provide leadership for the manufacturing engineering department within a matrix environment
- Provide professional development for manufacturing engineers
- Responsible for plant maintenance
- Manage the Manufacturing Engineering team, performance management and development, assessing priorities and providing direction to ensure all tasks are completed to the highest of standards
- Promote a culture of high accountability, empowerment and high engagement
