Industrial Engineer - Trim & Final
2 days ago
Warwick
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., • 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. 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 8 to 10 years of experience in Automotive Trim & Final Assembly Industrial Engineering.