Job Title:
Industrial Engineer - Trim & Final
Exp level:
8 to 10 years
Location:
Gaydon, UK
Hybrid work:
No, 5 days/week from client location
Salary:
GBP50000/year
No. of Positions:
2
Duration:
12 months fixed term employment
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities
* Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers as part of the Trim and Final area providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
* Lean process planning and improvements, cost reduction & elimination of waste (NVAs) to improve competitiveness
* VSM analysis to assess the efficiency & effectiveness of current operations & ideate new future state
* Study the ergonomics & eliminate the professional hazard for workmen & improve the productivity
* Process improvement, Poka yoke, cycle time & rework reduction
* Identify opportunities in Labor Productivity, automation, standardization & lead time reduction
* Time study using observations, PMTS tools & Multimodel line balancing to determine manpower requirements
* Interact within team for integrated solutions to meet guidelines, customer quality and timeline expectations.
* Infer inputs from customer cross functional teams and implement requisite change requirements.
* Conduct feasibility studies, cost analyses & capacity planning to support new product introductions & process improvements.
* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and quality.
* Ensure compliance with safety & regulatory standards, identifying & mitigating potential risks in the manufacturing process.
* Evaluate and work on utilization for equipment, tools, and technologies to optimize production capabilities and improve overall efficiency.
* Provide technical expertise and support to resolve any manufacturing issues or bottlenecks in Trim and Final operations.
* Foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and collaboration within the manufacturing engineering team.
* Utilize 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD) to design efficient workstations, material flow paths, and floor layouts.
Knowledge, Abilities & Experience
* Proven experience in the automotive industry Industrial engineering with a focus on Trim and Final operations.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team.
* Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, standards & quality assurance practices
* Proficiency in Time study (MOST/MTM/MODAPTS), OEE calculation, Improvements - MUDA & MURI Analysis
* Excellent understanding of Lean principles, Capacity calculations, Ergonomic standards, Takt time & Cycle time calculations, Line balancing & vehicle build sequence
* Understanding process documents - Sequence of steps (SOS), Standard operating procedure (SOP), PFMEA and control plans
* Ability to provide solutions to manufacturing & productivity problems Proficiency in utilizing Autocad/Catia/Pro E software and manufacturing tools.
* Results-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement mindset.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
B Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Personal Skills
* Ability to work in a fast moving/changing environment.
* Appreciation of the end customer and their requirements
* Shows integrity in ability to deliver on commitments
* Open mindset and willingness to learn new skills.
* Engaged and enthusiastic to create a positive impact
* Good sense of personal organization and time management
Experience Band
8 to 10 years of experience in Automotive Trim & Final Assembly Industrial Engineering.