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

Main Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Process Ownership:

• Lead manufacturing process development, optimization, and standardization

• Improve productivity, quality, and cost performance across manufacturing operations

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve standard work instructions and process standards

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency

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

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