MANUFACTURING ENGINEER CUT AND SEW IN EAST LONDON

Responsibilities Process development (process flow chart) for functions Use industrial engineering methods to determine the Cycle times Manufacture feasibility analysis (DFA/DFM) and PFMEA on new products Plant and process layout for new products and plant launches and new technology implementation Perform Process and quality improvements in functional areas Digitizing process, converting hard patterns into electronic format using digitizing hardware and software. Configuration and nesting process for cutting setup on Lectra equipment and software Perform cost analysis of product and process alternatives (investments and assembly time, cutting yield) Write process specifications and make recommendations regarding ergonomic improvements Write specifications for manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for equipment procurement Simulate continuous improvement process in plants (KAIZEN, DO IT) with the objective of MEQ Work with SD-Teams to complete product launches Monitor and improve 4 M’s of a stable of production Stimulate TPM in new projects Monitor and audit manufacturing best practices and standards in the plant Improvement strategies: Participate and/or lead activities for manufacturing footprint analysis, continuous improvement of new and/or ongoing manufacturing process, and lean manufacturing implementation Will be required to work shifts and/or OT if required Requirements:• National Diploma or Degree in Engineering (mechanical or industrial), or equivalent experience• 3-4 years minimum experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer advantage if in cutting technology• OEM or Tier One automotive interiors work experience• High volume automotive manufacturing engineering work experience• Strong computer and manufacturing simulation skills, Lectra and Optitex software packages relevant to cutting• Strong Technical background in mechanical and/or Industrial Engineering• Proven track record working with Cutting and Sewing machinery• Manufacturing exposure in Automotive Industry• Plant Layout using AUTO CAD• Equipment selection, purchasing, and installation