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Process Engineer - Trim & Final
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Trim and Final Manufacturing Engineer – Engineering Manager (Team Lead)
Role and Responsibilities
Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers within the Trim and Final department, providing:
- Strategic guidance, technical mentorship, and continuous support.
- Departmental strategy development for power tooling, orchestrating collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Drive optimisations in Trim and Final operations by:
- Implementing efficient manufacturing processes, balancing quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules.
- Ensuring proficiency in PFC (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), Control Plans, Check Sheets, and SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) preparations.
- Leveraging expertise in EBOM (Engineering Bill of Materials) and MBOM (Manufacturing Bill of Materials) for process alignment.
Foster collaboration across design, production, and quality teams to:
- Enhance product design manufacturability.
- Resolve critical manufacturing challenges.
Support process and product innovation:
- Conduct feasibility studies, cost analyses, and capacity planning for:
- New Product Introductions (NPIs).
- Continuous process improvements.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Implement risk mitigation strategies for compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
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Evaluate, recommend, and introduce:
- Equipment, tools, and technologies to enhance production capabilities.
- Technical troubleshooting solutions for manufacturing issues and bottlenecks.
Cultivate an engineering culture focused on:
- Teamwork, innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Support new vehicle launches by ensuring readiness in:
- Process, tooling, and facility implementation.
Streamline ECR (Engineering Change Requests) and ECN (Engineering Change Notices) with a focus on:
- Cost-effective solutions.
- Quality assurance.
- Sustainable process mapping.
Develop and implement cost-effective Poka Yoke (error-proofing) methods.
Knowledge, Abilities & Experience
Seeking a seasoned candidate with:
- 8–10 years of automotive industry experience, specialising in trim and final operations engineering.
- Proven leadership skills for:
- Team management and motivation.
- Mentorship and performance coaching.
- In-depth expertise in:
- Manufacturing processes.
- Quality standards (e.g., ISO/TS 16949).
- Lean manufacturing principles.
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Technical competencies:
- Proficiency in Autocad, Catia, or Pro/E (SolidWorks).
- Problem-solving mentality with experience addressing complex engineering challenges.
- Strong project management skills for prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Knowledge of automotive-specific safety and regulatory compliance.
soft skills:
- Exceptional communication for cross-functional collaboration.
- Customer-centric mindset (focusing on end-user requirements).
- Results-driven mentality with a continuous improvement philosophy.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Personal Skills
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn.
- ** Integrity and discipline** in meeting commitments.
- Proactive attitude for creating positive, impactful change.
- Self-organization and efficient time management.
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