Manufacturing Engineer

The role encompasses strategic planning, equipment procurement, process engineering, and international project leadership. He is responsible for the full lifecycle of tooling projects from concept and supplier coordination to implementation and optimization.

Scope of Work / Core Responsibilities:

• Planning and purchasing production equipment, including cold and hot stamping presses and auxiliary systems (automation, material feeding, heating furnaces).
• Managing project budgets and schedules.
• Preparing RFQs and analyzing supplier offers.
• Approving production methods and equipment documentation.
• Supervising equipment manufacturing and conducting technical acceptance.
• Reporting tasks according to the defined process and equipment implementation procedures.
• Collaborating with equipment procurement team.
• Collaborating with tooling and press departments to educate them, transfer knowledge and build up organizational bench strength in tooling and press fit skills sets.
• Designing and optimizing workstations to improve quality and efficiency.
• Participating in product trials and implementing new products.
• Evaluating quality assurance conditions in production operations.
• Developing corrective action plans for deviations during project implementation.
• Continuously improving processes to maximize added value.
• Supporting manufacturing process planning for new products.
• Enhancing professional qualifications and executing directives from management.

Experience Required:

• Tooling & Process Expertise:
  • Deep knowledge of stamping, die systems, and automation in a similar industry and environment. Min. of 7 years technical experience required.
• Training:
  • Skilled in mentoring and teaching technical staff
• Project Management:
  • Strong capabilities in planning, execution, and supplier coordination.
• Process Optimization:
  • Proven success in SMED, SPM improvement, and workstation design.
• Communication:
  • Strong communication and presentation skills needed to present data and achievements to senior leadership.