We are seeking an innovative and meticulous Manufacturing Engineer to optimize our production processes and ensure the highest quality products are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills, an ability to communicate across all levels, sound project management skills and a commitment to continuous improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
Tasks:
Process design and optimization: Developing the most efficient methods for converting raw materials into finished products, including assembly line planning and calculating labor times.
Equipment and automation: Selection, design and implementation of machines and robotic systems for production.
Quality and cost control: Implementation of procedures and systems to ensure high product quality while reducing costs.
Collaboration and training: Collaborate with Engineering, production teams, and other departments to share ideas and train employees in new and existing processes.
Logistics and Supply Chain: Understanding the broader aspects of the value chain, from initial design to final delivery.
Continuous improvement: Monitoring and maintaining manufacturing systems to achieve continuous improvement.
Competencies:
Technical knowledge: Expertise in engineering principles, materials and production technologies.
Problem solving: Ability to analyze complex issues and develop practical, innovative solutions.
Project management: Competencies in project management, from planning and implementation to lifecycle management.
Communication: Effective idea sharing and collaboration with diverse teams and leaders.
Creativity: Developing new, better, faster and more efficient manufacturing methods.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Completed degree (university, university of applied sciences) in engineering.
- Ability to collaborate across functions
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
- Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.
- Commercially and financially aware.
- Background in manufacturing and/or engineering environment.
- Background in project management.
- Knowledge of ERP system, preferred SAP including production modules.
- Fluent in English and German