Manufacturing Systems Engineer

TN Germany; Kassel; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the transition to higher volume manufacturing in Kassel. This pivotal role involves optimizing production processes, implementing lean principles, and collaborating closely with R&D and QA teams to tackle manufacturing challenges. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Manufacturing Engineering and a strong background in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Join this forward-thinking company to make a significant impact on manufacturing excellence and efficiency.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in medium-volume electrical units assembly setup.

Aufgaben

• Drive product assembly instructions with R&D collaboration.
• Implement lean principles and optimize production flow.

Kenntnisse

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Manufacturing Flow Optimization

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Black Belt Certification

Tools

Electrical Screwdrivers

Customized Jigs

Automation and Robotics

Jobbeschreibung

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Dedrone is growing and responding to the increasing demand. With this, we are transitioning from small-scale manufacturing to higher volume manufacturing, facilitating excellence in efficiency and quality. The role of the Manufacturing Engineer is pivotal to drive a smooth and far-reaching transition.

Location: Kassel, Germany

Reporting to: Dr. Gerd Fehlauer, Senior Director of Operations

What You’ll Do

1. Drive the completeness of product assembly instructions in collaboration with the R&D team.
2. Structure the production flow to achieve high product flexibility for a 4x output capability over the next 12 months.
3. Implement lean principles and WIP reduction through optimized layout, flow, and planning.
4. Develop, implement, and maintain equipment and tooling to enable manufacturing, such as customized jigs, electrical screwdrivers, and potentially small automation and robotics.
5. Collaborate closely with the production team, R&D, and QA to respond effectively to manufacturing challenges and quality issues.
6. Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and align with Axon manufacturing standards to support a harmonized approach.
7. Report to senior management at the Kassel location and maintain close interaction with peer Manufacturing Engineers at Axon.
8. Share knowledge and promote concepts of Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma to guide progress.

What You Bring

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Black Belt certification, Lean, or equivalent working experience.
• Experience in structural improvements of the manufacturing flow in a medium-volume (thousands per year) electrical units assembly setup, with a proven record of implementing production and intralogistics processes, definitions, and documentation.
• Experience with production setup, performance assessment matrices, and evaluating potential solutions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to clearly explain the pros and cons of changes and their potential benefits.