Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Automotive)

Duties:

Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving:

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities for major production losses, quality concerns, and equipment failures
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies, including 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, A3, PFMEA, and G8D
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented and sustained
• Promote a culture of structured problem solving throughout the manufacturing team

Automation & Control Systems Support:

• Support PLC-based manufacturing systems and production automation
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and production system failures
• Support integration between PLCs, MES, End-of-Line (EOL) testing systems, RFID systems, and torque control systems
• Drive initiatives to reduce supplier dependency by strengthening internal technical capability

Equipment Industrialization & New Product Launch Support:

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new equipment installations and process changes
• Coordinate equipment suppliers during installation, commissioning, validation, and final buy-off
• Support Run@Rate activities, capability studies, and process validation

Manufacturing Data Analysis:

• Analyse engineering and production KPIs, including:
• MTTR (Mean Time to Repair)
• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
• Downtime
• Scrap
• First Time Through (FTT):
• Identify trends and implement data-driven improvement initiatives

Technical Leadership:

• Coach and mentor Manufacturing Engineers and Engineering Technicians
• Develop troubleshooting guides, engineering standards, and best practices
• Build internal engineering capability through knowledge sharing and technical development

Supplier Technical Management:

• Challenge suppliers on technical solutions and engineering improvements
• Review supplier Root Cause Analysis reports and corrective actions
• Drive sustainable engineering solutions rather than temporary fixes
• Monitor supplier technical performance and Service Level Agreement (SLA) commitments

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent engineering qualification
• 7+ years' manufacturing experience within a manufacturing environment
• 5 + years' direct engineering experience within a sewing manufacturing environment
• Automotive manufacturing industry experience is essential
• Thorough understanding of Quality Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC)
• Strong knowledge and practical application of structured problem-solving methodologies, including 5 Whys, G8D, Fishbone Diagram, and A3
• Proven experience in manufacturing process optimization and industrial engineering

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong PLC troubleshooting and automation experience
• Excellent Root Cause Analysis capability
• Project management experience
• Manufacturing data analysis and KPI reporting
• Strong leadership and coaching skills

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