Industrial Engineer - Trim & Final

Q1 Technologies, Inc.; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gaydon, England seeks a Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Professional to lead Manufacturing Engineers in Trim and Final operations. The role focuses on lean process improvements, team leadership, and compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have 8-10 years of relevant automotive experience and a B Tech in Mechanical Engineering. This full-time position aims to enhance manufacturing efficiency and productivity through innovative practices.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in Automotive Trim & Final Assembly Industrial Engineering.
• Proven experience in the automotive industry focusing on Trim and Final operations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team.
• Proficiency in Time study, OEE calculation, MUDA & MURI analysis.
• Excellent understanding of Lean, takt time, cycle time, line balancing and vehicle build sequence.
• Familiarity with process documents (SOS, SOP, PFMEA, control plans).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers in Trim and Final operations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and capacity planning for new product introductions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in manufacturing processes.
• Study ergonomics to reduce hazards and improve productivity.
• Implement process improvements and waste reduction (NVA).
• Apply CAD tools to design efficient workstations and layouts.
• Support new product introductions with capacity planning and feasibility studies.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in manufacturing processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean principles

Time study methods

Cost reduction techniques

AutoCAD proficiency

Continuous improvement

Materials flow

Education

B Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Catia

Pro E

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Role and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers as part of the Trim and Final area providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Lean process planning and improvements, cost reduction & elimination of waste (NVAs) to improve competitiveness
• VSM analysis to assess the efficiency & effectiveness of current operations & ideate new future state
• Study the ergonomics & eliminate the professional hazard for workmen & improve the productivity
• Process improvement, Poka yoke, cycle time & rework reduction
• Identify opportunities in Labor Productivity, automation, standardization & lead time reduction
• Time study using observations, PMTS tools & Multimodel line balancing to determine manpower requirements
• Interact within team for integrated solutions to meet guidelines, customer quality and timeline expectations.
• Infer inputs from customer cross functional teams and implement requisite change requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost analyses & capacity planning to support new product introductions & process improvements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety & regulatory standards, identifying & mitigating potential risks in the manufacturing process.
• Evaluate and work on utilization for equipment, tools, and technologies to optimize production capabilities and improve overall efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise and support to resolve any manufacturing issues or bottlenecks in Trim and Final operations.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and collaboration within the manufacturing engineering team.
• Utilize 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD) to design efficient workstations, material flow paths, and floor layouts.

Knowledge, Abilities & Experience

• Proven experience in the automotive industry Industrial engineering with a focus on Trim and Final operations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, standards & quality assurance practices
• Proficiency in Time study (MOST/MTM/MODAPTS), OEE calculation, Improvements - MUDA & MURI Analysis
• Excellent understanding of Lean principles, Capacity calculations, Ergonomic standards, Takt time & Cycle time calculations, Line balancing & vehicle build sequence
• Understanding process documents - Sequence of steps (SOS), Standard operating procedure (SOP), PFMEA and control plans
• Ability to provide solutions to manufacturing & productivity problems Proficiency in utilizing Autocad/Catia/Pro E software and manufacturing tools.
• Results-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

B Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Personal Skills

• Ability to work in a fast moving/changing environment.
• Appreciation of the end customer and their requirements
• Shows integrity in ability to deliver on commitments
• Open mindset and willingness to learn new skills.
• Engaged and enthusiastic to create a positive impact
• Good sense of personal organization and time management

Experience Band

8 to 10 years of experience in Automotive Trim & Final Assembly Industrial Engineering.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Manufacturing

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