Summary: This role involves defining and optimizing manufacturing processes, implementing lean systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Highlights: 1. Lead process definition and manufacturing readiness 2. Implement Lean/Operational Systems and drive cost reduction 3. Engage in continuous improvement and safety initiatives **RESPONSIBILITIES** * Process Definition and Manufacturing Readiness with the following deliverables: Layout, Line Balance, Cell/Line Design, Material Presentation, Tooling and Fixturing, Process Documentation, Training and FPY * Equipment / Technology Selection and Capital Justification / Approval * Business Unit and Functional KPI’s tracking and performance: Scrap, Operation Supplies, Change Over, Standard Hrs * Cost Reduction Projects * Lean / Operational System Implementation within Business Unit: Standard Work, SMED, Poke\-Yoke * Root Cause Analysis, Preventive and Corrective Actions Implementation * Safety \& Ergonomics: Responsible to lead (in conjunction with functional team) Job Safety Analysis evaluation to detect, correct or mitigate safety risks and exposures * Training \& Development: Operations Training on critical operations, process definition, routing structure * Continuous Improvement: Implement at least 1 improvement idea on a monthly basis – that impacts Cost, Quality or Safety Layout – Responsible to define and control the layout and distribution of his business unit * **QUALIFICATIONS** * Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace or Automotive Engineering degree * \+5 years of experience on Metal Mechanic Processes such as Punch Press, Bending, Forming, Welding, Brazing, Paint, Fastening, Assembly, Electronic or Harnesses processes. * MRP / ERP * Lean Manufacturing or Lean Practitioner * Six Sigma – Green Belt or higher desired * CAD fluent – Solidworks, Inventor, CATIA, ProE * Blueprint Reading – GD\&T Desired * Core Tools