“Technology is our passion”

We are reliable, dynamic, and passionate about technology. Our teams are key innovators in the automotive industry. We have research, development, and production facilities in 12 locations worldwide. Together with more than 4200 employees, we provide our customers with advanced technical expertise and innovation capability.

To support the implementation of our development strategy, we are looking for a Process Engineer for our location in Cisnădie.

As a Process Engineer, you are responsible for production and equipment planning during the project phase, as well as for modifications and improvements to equipment used in serial production.

Job Description:

Establishing the technological process, process approval (start-up):

• Defines the optimal production flow and sets process parameters.
• Prepares working documentation specific to each piece of equipment (work instructions) and supports the development of the operations plan.
• Participates in drafting and updating the general PFMEA for production equipment.
• Ensures the implementation of customer-specific requirements in the company’s internal activities, including but not limited to: customer-required quality objectives, customer-specific training, design-specific requirements (critical characteristics), and process-specific requirements (critical/special characteristics, capabilities, etc.).
• Defines, updates, and communicates to the quality process and maintenance departments the list of devices generating critical product features.
• Coordinates training activities for production and maintenance departments for new equipment.
• Ensures the capability of processes and equipment.
• Defines the theoretical capacity of the equipment.
• Based on process needs, participates in the chemical approval process and in evaluating the risk level for both commonly used products and those introduced by contractors.
• Participates in customer audits, environmental and HSE system audits, and quality system audits (IATF).

Installation of new equipment, layout:

• Prepares technical specifications and requirement documents for new equipment in partnership with the maintenance supervisor and, when applicable, the process engineer.
• Follows project development together with equipment suppliers.
• Ensures reception, implementation, and approval of new/modified equipment.
• Evaluates the HSE impact of new equipment/upgrades before ordering, at pre-reception, and at reception.
• Defines machine layouts, component flows on the line, and placement of production equipment.
• Supports the implementation of the TPM system.
• Designs, manages, and improves operator procedures and operating standards.
• Initiates and maintains relationships with service suppliers, including external maintenance services and contractors; monitors their activities, including HSE aspects/work permits and SSM/specific training requirements.

Maintaining and continuously improving processes and equipment:

• Ensures compliance with the technological process.
• Maintains continuous communication with NPI and counterparts in other plants to apply best practices and process standardization.
• Prepares productivity improvement studies.
• Proposes, coordinates, and implements solutions and projects aimed at improving technological processes, quality, and productivity.
• Provides support to the HSE department for identifying and solving safety, ergonomics, and environmental issues.
• Coordinates growth, standardization, improvement, and cost reduction projects.
• Implements and monitors SMED.
• Participates in complaint analysis and collaborates with the quality department to reduce PPM levels.

Continuous improvement processes (A3, objectives, Kaizen, Task Force):

• Ensures the development of a culture based on continuous improvement.
• Participates in analyzing Continuous Improvement requirements to propose development directions.
• Proposes, participates in, and promotes Lean and Six Sigma requirements and knowledge development.
• Ensures integration of all Continuous Improvement tools into internal process management.
• Cascades Continuous Improvement initiatives at factory level, providing technical expertise throughout development or standardization projects.
• Periodically monitors the status of Continuous Improvement projects.
• Supports the standardization, consistency, and unified deployment of Continuous Improvement methods across the factory.
• Participates in organizing local training sessions on Continuous Improvement and 6 Sigma tools.
• Reports periodically to the direct manager on compliance with improvement processes, project status, change management, etc.

Change Management:

• Participates in multidisciplinary teams regarding ECR.
• Develops procedures and useful working tools (manages databases).
• Ensures a culture based on risk assessment and smart approval of risks associated with changes.
• Ensures integration of all customer requirements, standards, Continuous Improvement, and global quality/GTS functions into the internal process.
• Participates in major events related to change management (CAPEX projects, new lines, etc.).
• Proposes investment projects and participates in their justification.

Reporting, communication, and continuous improvement:

• Actively contributes to improving factory performance: continuously identifies opportunities for improving own activity and factory performance (Kaizen ideas/month aligned with factory objectives).
• Monitors the maturity evaluation systems for Continuous Improvement within the organization.
• Monitors monthly/weekly reporting of Continuous Improvement project status to achieve the maturity level defined in annual objectives.
• Applies Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve process indicators and productivity through analyses and improvement projects.
• Participates in all required meetings (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.).

Ideal Candidate:

• Knowledge of process engineering
• Experience in project management
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP or others)
• Knowledge of electronics/electrotechnics
• Six Sigma knowledge
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping)
• Advanced English skills (mandatory) and/or German (advantage)
• Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution System) (advantage)

Benefits:

• Attractive salary package (including meal vouchers, holiday/Easter/Christmas bonuses)
• Transportation allowance
• Opportunity to work in a competitive environment
• Access to professional development programs
• Bookster subscription
• Discounts/free medical services at Clinica Medica

For 70 years, Swoboda has been a dynamic, continuously growing family-owned company. In Germany, the Czech Republic, Romania, the USA, Mexico, and China, we offer excellent development opportunities. Team spirit, exciting projects, creative freedom, and a matrix organizational structure form the basis of our success.

ALL applications must be sent in ENGLISH!!!

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