KEY PURPOSE OF JOBThe Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for successfully developing processes tointroduce and improve products and assembly processes as defined by the needs mandatedby clients, projects, and other stakeholders such that it achieves outputs that meet therequirements.KEY TASKSNew Product Introduction / Development :Responsible for the introduction of new products into production, particularly thedesign and implementation of the manufacturing processes in line with the industrialrequirements and the objectives of the project and/or client.Responsible for developing the Industrial Management Plan (IMP) for new products,including a viable ramp up plan.Responsible for ensuring the required ramp up is achieved for new products inaccordance with the IMP.Responsible for the development and maintenance of the production data pack.Responsible for the development and maintenance of assembly documentation.Responsible for new and updated process information in the ERP system.Responsible for product / process FMEA’s to identify industrial risks and implementmitigations where required.Assist during all phases of evolution and customization of a standard product(including design, qualification, industrialization, and engineering support duringproduction).Assist with creating, maintaining, and updating test procedures and results sheets.Production Lines and Facilities:Responsible for the implementation of 5S in production.Responsible for Process / Product quality failure improvements.Responsible for improvements in materials flow and allocations in stores andproduction.Responsible for designing, improving and commissioning production lines and cellsaccording to applicable standards.Responsible for performing detailed line balancing and ensure the successfulcompletion of the task sequencings.Responsible for implementing Lean Manufacturing principles to continuously improveprocesses and production KPI’s.Responsible for establishing operational methods and work standards and confirmingtask durationResponsible for optimising productivity (man, machine, and material) by analysingcurrent processes and methods and identification of improvement projects in thecleanroom.Responsible for the training of production staff on new products.Responsible for ensuring the timeous availability of tools and workstations; alignedwith SHEQ requirements.Responsible for capacity planning and reporting.Responsible for identifying and implementing standard processes.Responsible for identifying and implementing new systems for operations.Responsible for performing product materials utilization analysis.Responsible for identifying manufacturing cost improvements in terms of materialsand labour.Accountable for mentoring junior team members.Assist in the development and manufacturing of aids, tools and jigs.Assist with the introduction and support of manufacturing technologies, equipmentand processes in production.Assist with training production staff on the use of assembly fixtures and equipment.Advocate for DFM during the product R&D phaseOther ad-hoc duties as required by company.PREREQUISITESQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEQualification:>7 years of relevant work experienceNew product introduction/product development experience – Very importantExperience in electronics hardware manufacturing environmentGood knowledge and experience in technical support in a manufacturing environmentLean manufacturing experienceAdditional knowledge areas that would strengthen the applicationKnowledge of satellite subsystems and the space environment.Cleanroom, ESD, and optical assembly environment experienceCOMPETENCIES & SKILLSPositive self-motivated, self-starter attitudeResponsibleTeam playerGood written and oral communication skillsAble to persuade and influence othersFlexible and able to multi-task, can work within an ambiguous, fast-movingenvironment#J-18808-Ljbffr