Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Purpose of the role : 

• We are looking for a creative and ambitious individual who has expertise in manufacturing processes, lean methodology and process/design optimization to drive functional excellence for the manufacturing engineering.

Key responsibilities : 

• Provide crucial inputs and support execution of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design to Value(DtV) analysis for new product development.
• Support vendors in Failure Mode and risk analysis to establish robust occurrence and detection controls in process.
• Explore and implement process improvement measures from initial product design to production ramp up of new products.
• Evaluate & support quality improvement, cycle time optimization and process automation through lean manufacturing and value engineering techniques for current production.
• Vendors capability assessment & enhancement to identify the most suitable vendor based on product technical specification and requirements
• Explore alternate and more efficient technology to drive process efficiency and reduce cost of manufacturing.
• Compile lessons learnt & best practices and share with relevant stakeholders to ensure robust design/process for upcoming projects.
• Support vendors in modernization of shop floor through industry 4.0 applications and machine learnings.

Years of experience :

• 10 to 12 years of experience in manufacturing engineering with good exposure to shop floor and lean manufacturing techniques

Technical skills :

• Degree/Diploma in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with experience in toy/consumer durable industry
• Good exposure in Manufacturing and assembly processes, Process automation techniques with sensory mechatronics, material flow design, Line balancing techniques, defining control plans & run charts, etc.
• Experience in Value Analysis and Value Engineering techniques to drive cost optimization projects.
• Experience in Method Time Measurement (MTM) techniques
• Experience in handling products with spray and tempo decorations, plastic blisters for retainable packaging, etc.
• Designing and implementation of assembly Jigs/Fixtures/Line-tooling. Able to conduct basic GD&T and stack up analysis.
• Proficient in production assembly line setup such as Sonic Welding, High Frequency Welding, Screwing, Heat Steaking, Riveting, Adhesive Dispensing, etc.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of Minitab to conduct statistical analysis.

Soft skills requirements :

• Self driven, demonstrates confidence in skills and knowledge.
• Identifies areas of improvement and proactively implements changes.
• Quick learner with a passion for continuous learning and expanding technical skills.
• Good teamwork capability, able to cooperate with colleagues from different background, department and levels.
  Respects the process and company’s practices while not afraid to innovate and challenge the status quo.
• Excellent partnership and communication skills, ability to work & evolve in a fast-evolving environment.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills