Process & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Pilkington Automotive España S.A - NSG Group; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading glass manufacturing firm in Valencia is seeking a candidate for the role of Manufacturing Improvement Manager. This position involves leading process improvement initiatives, managing budgets, and supporting new model introductions. Ideal applicants will have a university degree, 3-5 years of industry experience, and fluency in both Spanish and English. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and additional benefits including life insurance and meal benefits.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Life insurance

Optional medical insurance

Meal benefits

Formación

• 3 to 5 years of experience in similar positions.
• Experience in automotive industry preferred.
• Ability to work independently and take initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Lead process improvement and standardization projects.
• Prepare budget and cost estimations for capital expenditure.
• Support the introduction of new models into production lines.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Spanish (fluent)

English (fluent)

Educación

University degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

Overview

About NSG Group

The NSG Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products for architectural, automotive and established creative technology to support NSG group’s future growth.

With around 27,000 permanent employees, we have principal operations around the world and sales in over 100 countries.

Job Purpose

The job holder will report to the Manufacturing Improvement Manager and cooperate with the rest of team in Sagunto in the definition, execution and management of proposed projects.

Responsibilities

• Process Improvement and standardization projects based on 6 sigma tools and NSG group best practice.
• Prepare budget and cost estimations (Including payback studies) in order to approve capital expenditure (Capex) for each project.
• Industrialization projects leadership according to defined timing and approved CAPEX.
• Support the introduction of new models and new processes into the production lines.
• Identification and management of OCS (Operating cost savings) projects. Reporting and monitoring results vs plant target.
• Process MST (Standarization) audits and action plan management.
• PFMA and Control Plan management.
• Participate in the achievement of the plant's 5s target and the execution of Quick Kaizen.
• Participate in the site digitalization project.
• Support QA department in the root cause analysis for a customer QA claim (through different tools such as SPC, 5S, 5WHY, 8D, Kaizen, Ishikawa…).

Requirements

• University degree in related field.
• At least 3 / 5 years of experience in similar positions
• English / Spanish fluent reading, writing, conversation is mandatory.
• Good team worker, willing to work closely with all the stakeholders involved (Manufacturing, QA, EHS, SC…)
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills and high professional standards for customer service and work quality
• Ability to work independently, take initiatives and follow-up on assigned projects
• Previous experience in a position within a company active in automotive industry
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma knowledge and experience

What we offer

• The opportunity to grow in an international and dynamic environment
• Competitive salary + variable compensation
• Flexible working hours
• Life insurance provided by company
• Optional medical insurance managed by company
• Meal benefits (canteen)