Lead Launch IE

Overview

Lead new product launch, line balancing, and continuous improvement in automotive manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• throughput analysis
• pilot builds
• kaizen workshops
• time motion
• pfmea validation
• launch metrics

Tasks

-Lead throughput and bottleneck analysis to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate constraints. -Present the station readiness plan to steering committee and to the customer -Support pilot builds, tool tryouts, and process validation during pre-production phases. -Lead or participate in continuous improvement (Kaizen) workshops and lean manufacturing initiatives. -Train the team in customer new product introduction process -Be part of new vehicle program launches shaping the future of manufacturing industry. -Collaborate with global engineering experts in a fast-paced, innovative environment. -Ensure that the data for ergonomic evaluations using digital tools such as Process Simulate Human or ErgoMan is provided to the responsible team -Track and report launch metrics including cycle time adherence, first-time quality, downtime, and throughput performance. -Lead and manage a team on conducting time and motion studies, develop standardized work, and balance operator workloads to align with takt time using Pre-determined Time Standards like MTM, MOST or MODAPTS -Validate PFMEA and process documentation for compliance and launch approval. -Provide direction to Station Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to implement design and process improvements. -Present the line balance to the core launch team which will include product, engineering and operational team members.

Requirements

• six sigma
• lean manufacturing
• sap
• pfmea
• autocad
• bachelor’s

What You Bring

-Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification (Green Belt or higher). -Experience with lean manufacturing, line balancing, and standardized work principles. -Experience with SAP, MES, or similar production tracking systems. -Strong working knowledge of PFMEA, lean methodologies, and ergonomic design. -Familiarity with Tecnomatix Process Simulate, Power BI, or other digital manufacturing tools. -Proficiency in using AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel for line layouts and analysis. -Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related discipline) or relevant work experience -Working knowledge of throughput simulation and material flow optimization. -7 to 10 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing or assembly environment. -Experience supporting vehicle launch, retooling, or model change programs. -Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

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Benefits

-Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

About Segula Technologies

-SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group with a presence in over 30 countries and 140 offices worldwide. -The company operates in major industrial sectors including automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, and life sciences. -SEGULA Technologies conducts large-scale projects, ranging from studies to industrialization and production. -The group's revenue was €19.2M in FY 2020, with a gross profit margin of 36.5%. -SEGULA Technologies offers engineering services such as design, hardware electronics, software development, and position determination. -The company has developed innovative projects like SARA for redesigning aircraft interiors and NAVI+ for navigation without GPS networks. -SEGULA Technologies has expertise in areas such as video processing, automation, lean manufacturing, and embedded systems. -The group has created solutions like ATLAS, an autonomous industrial drone for assembly lines, and IMADRONE for semi-automatic piloting in extreme conditions. -SEGULA Technologies is expanding its presence in the United States, having doubled its business volume in North America in just one year. -The company recently launched its local Tooling & Automation Systems division for advanced production modernization in the United States.

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