Mission/Purpose of the Job:
Lead local engineering / Maintenance team in identifying, developing, and executing a portfolio of projects to deliver:
A local network of Service Technology Centres (STC) with the flexibility to continuously provide the capability and capacity required by our customers, in the right locations, utilizing the latest lean manufacturing methods to deliver the required level of quality in the most cost effective way possible.Documentation/data describing the characteristics & capabilities of each STC and its contents.In addition to project delivery, the senior manufacturing engineer is also responsible for fulfilment of support requirements for a variety of internal stakeholders, including Operations, Quality, SHE, New Product Introduction, and New Technology.
Main Responsibilities: Develop CAPEX projects of multiple million USD value. Use project requirements defined by leadership team to develop concepts, produce designs, obtain quotes, compile financial models, produce project schedules, perform safety assessments, and produce business cases to support application for funds.Execute CAPEX projects of multiple million USD value. Manage internal and external stakeholders including suppliers and contractors to safely deliver project deliverables on schedule and on budget. Chair internal project meetings, track spend and schedule progress, and report into engineering management. Perform post-project review and effectiveness measurement.Develop & execute portfolio of continuous improvement projects (CIP), consisting of:Projects proactively generated by engineering team through application of their knowledge and expertise and application of tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Capacity Models.Inputs gathered from local teams (operations, safety, quality) and global teams (NPI, lean, technology, and cost reduction teams).Contribute to regular priority alignment and performance reviews with regional GMs and operations managers to ensure regular, structured alignment of CIP program.Maintain capacity models for all STCs in role scope, collating site configuration, remanufacturing standard times, and volume forecast data to provide foresight of equipment utilization changes.Execute time-study program, ensuring products allocated to region are time-studied in line with internal standard.Implement internal directives, such as Service Information Bulletins, issued by global teams to address quality or operational issues.Fulfil engineering scope of Vacuum Technique Production System (VTPS) e.g. attend site operations meetings, conduct site walkthroughs, support problem-solving activities.Co-ordinate submission of Kaizen, Permit, and Engineering Change applications to internal change control council.Execute program of engineering audits to ensure deviations from published standards are identified and addressed.Lead and continuously develop local engineering team to deliver engineering scope:Use regional engineering function objectives to derive SMART objectives for local engineering team members.Manage continuous development of self and team members through application of structured planning & review process and identification/attendance of appropriate training programs.Requirements: A Degree level qualification in an Engineering discipline.Minimum of 5 years experience in an engineering environment, experience of managing teams.Extensive experience of managing external stakeholders including suppliers and contractors.High level of customer focus, and extensive experience of working to understand and fulfil their needs.Strong communication skills across geographical and cultural borders.Able to operate effectively from shop floor to management team. Experience of managing broad portfolio of complex, concurrent projects.High level of organisational awareness, and experience of influencing and delivering results without direct line of authority.Experience of change management and building consensus in challenging environments.Fluent English language - able to hold technical discussions.Focused on continuous development of self and team.Flexible working pattern to facilitate collaboration with global teams.Experience of developing and executing a variety of project types including large-scale CAPEX projects, including production of financial models and business cases.Knowledge of high-accuracy mechanical system design and manufacturing preferred.Knowledge of lean manufacturing and quality tools e.g. Kaizen, Time-Study, VSM, PFMEA, Problem Solving Tools and of safety management tools risk assessment, permit to work.Proficient in use of engineering and productivity tools e.g. AutoCAD, MS Project, O365, PBI.About Edwards: Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.
Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.
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