- Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes for complex electronic assemblies with focus on efficiency, scalability, throughput, and cost.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles and Industrial Engineering methodologies.
- Evaluate production concepts, process flows, layouts, and manufacturing strategies together with internal and external production partners.
- Identify bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies in manufacturing operations and implement sustainable improvements.
- Collaborate with Contract Manufacturers (CMs), Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D to improve manufacturability and operational performance.
- Define and monitor manufacturing KPIs such as cycle time, throughput, OEE, utilization, productivity, yield, and cost efficiency.
- Support industrialization, production ramp-up, and manufacturing transfer activities.
- Lead value stream analysis and process optimization projects to increase manufacturing performance and reduce operational cost.
- Drive data-based decision making through analysis of production data and operational metrics.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
- Several years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations, or production management.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for complex technical products.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, and Waste Reduction methodologies.
- Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and global production networks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
- Ability to manage cross-functional improvement projects and drive implementation.
- Very good English communication skills.
- Willingness to travel (10-20%).
Nice to Have
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or ATE industry.
- Knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, and manufacturing ramp-up management.
- German language skills.
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