Job Description:
The Manufacturing Process Specialist is responsible for optimizing production efficiency and ensuring that operators are fully trained and equipped with the necessary tools and processes to meet engineering standards. This role focuses on analyzing product specifications, implementing process improvements, and enhancing the awareness of transformer functionality within production to uphold high-quality standards. The specialist will also manage the implementation of manufacturing process technologies transferred from the lead factory in Germany.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, plan, and execute process improvements to boost production efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring alignment with technical and quality objectives.
- Analyze transformer specifications and clarify manufacturing requirements with Engineering. Implement modifications to optimize production processes and meet technical standards.
- Design equipment layouts, select tools, and plan IT programs. Develop and implement manufacturing workflows, ensuring that all resources are efficiently utilized and available.
- Manage the integration of manufacturing process technologies transferred from the lead factory, ensuring smooth implementation and that operators are fully prepared.
- Create and deliver training programs to ensure operators are proficient with processes, tools, and adhere to quality standards.
- Evaluate manufacturing sequences, recommend changes, and implement improvements to enhance manufacturability and efficiency.
Ensure accurate and accessible process and product documentation to support ongoing improvements and technical accuracy.
Work closely with engineering staff, external vendors, and service providers to execute projects and enhance manufacturing processes.
- Elevate awareness among production teams regarding transformer functionality and quality standards to ensure the production of high-quality outputs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- 8+ year of proven experience in the Medium or Large Power Transformers business.
- Advanced level of English.
Skills:
- Expertise in process improvement and lean manufacturing
- Strong technical knowledge of transformers manufacturing processes
- Experience in technology transfer and integrating new manufacturing technologies
- Ability to design and deliver training programs for operators
- Proficiency in maintaining detailed process and product documentation
- Project management skills for process improvements and equipment implementation
- Strong collaboration skills with engineering teams, vendors, and service providers
- Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Adaptability to changes and new technologies