Responsibilities
- Conduct machine and process capability studies and make improvements as needed
- Supports in FMEA, APQP and Control Plan creation and review process
- Develop suggestions for investments & give recommendations
- Conduct complex commissioning / acceptance of equipment and machines
- Select released suppliers for indirect material, request and evaluate offers in coordination with supplier
- Define process parameters and ensure adherence
- Create and adapt work instructions
- Develop automation concepts, support process development for new projects, coordinate with IE and implement
- Prepare, evaluate and coordinate complex solution concepts constructively
- Carry out complex and constructive examinations on function, layout and design of machines and electrical installations (feasibility), select/modify components
- Develop and carry out the construction of smaller complex process solutions
- Modify and implement complex existing processes, functions and elements constructively (e.g. extend existing installations)
- Commissioning of processes and measuring systems
- To program machine controls and teach robots
- Ensure safety of machines and installations and design and implement preliminary tests (feasibility study and specifications)
- Identify and implement potentials for savings
- Develop and implement measures for process optimization, initiate implementation incl. new partial process solutions and modification of manufacturing processes
- Participates in 8D problem-solving activities (internal/external), analyze complex alarms and remove root causes
- Keep automation maintenance history up to date and ensure exchange of information in SharePoint
- Support beyond BU-level in case of complex process changes and faults
- Determine root causes for complaints and develop corrective actions
- Plan spare parts requirements and initiate orders
- Introduce employees to installations, instruct them and create training material
- Supervision of interns and bachelor students
- Ensure compliance with guidelines and regulations (environment according ISO14001, compliance, work safety) with company and BU-standards.
- Initiate process improvement projects using data-driven and statistically designed experiments to enhance quality, reduce cost, enhance safety, and increase earnings
- Assists quality department to verify process parameters and monitor functionality of quality related devices
- On call when required
- Other duties as assigned
Education requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum 5+ years relevant work experience
Skill requirements
- Manufacturing and IATF Standard experience preferred
- Technical writing and logical hands‑on problem solving skills
- Project management experience with cross‑functional teams
- Ability to work in metric and inch
- Knowledge of Data Bases and OT, IT connection, electrical installation high voltage
- Thorough knowledge of statistics
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Self‑driven and motivated to learn
- Capable at reading schematics (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic)
- Computer Skills (MS Office)
IMS Gear offers a benefit package to eligible employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, vacation/paid time off, holidays, 401k plan, and Tuition Reimbursement.