BU Manufacturing Engineer

Requirements

• Automotive Manufacturing Processes: Welding (spot, MIG/MAG, laser, robotic), Manual and automated assembly, Roll forming, Laser cut, Canning.
• Process Engineering: Line balancing, Time and motion studies, Takt time and line rate, Plant layout, Industrial ergonomics, Capacity planning, Process simulation (Plant Simulation, FlexSim).
• Quality & Automotive Systems: IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA (Design and Process), Control plans, SPC and MSA, Root cause analysis (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys), Internal and customer audits.
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement: VSM (Value Stream Mapping), Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Poka-Yoke, JIT / Kanban, Heijunka, OEE, TPM.
• Industry 4.0 & Digitalization: IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), Manufacturing data analytics, Digital twins, Real-time monitoring, Data-driven automation.
• EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety): Risk analysis, LOTO, OSHA / STPS standards, Machine safety, Ergonomics, ISO 14001, Industrial waste management.
• Software & Technical Tools: CAD (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks), CAM, Simulation (Process Simulate, Delmia), Advanced Excel / Power BI, Minitab, ERP (SAP), Technical documentation.
• Regulations & Customer Requirements: CSR (Customer Specific Requirements), OEM Standards (GM, Ford, VW, Stellantis, BMW, etc.), New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Soft Skills: Technical leadership, Cross-functional team communication, Problem-solving, Working under pressure, Analytical thinking, Technical English (Required).

Responsibilities

• Implementation of manufacturing processes for current process improvement.
• Qualification and release of new equipment and processes.
• Implementation of documentation, processes, and procedures for new production lines.
• Handover/delivery of the manufacturing process according to Purem internal standards, APQP, and PPAP.
• Ensure plant metrics such as Scrap, Rework, Direct Labor, Manning, TT/CT, and project budget are met during the different APQP and PPAP phases.