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Job Overview
The Assembly CoE AUT EMEA Leader is responsible for all topics related to the development and execution of both the safety retrofit and equipment efficiency improvement roadmaps in Assembly AUT EMEA. This role aims to prepare and develop a systematic and holistic methodology to continuously enhance both the machine safety and utilization of assembly equipment in AUT EMEA plants. Key responsibilities include leading and supporting all plant activities in these areas and reporting progress to the senior leadership team.
Focus Areas
Safety Retrofit Roadmap: Retrofit of legacy equipment
Definition of machine safety standards for new equipment
Ensuring overall best-in-class safety performance and injury prevention in Assembly
Efficiency Improvement Roadmap:
Equipment load and utilization
Equipment availability and performance
Aftermarket process
Implementation of new platforms and concepts for best-in-class performance and utilization.
What Will You Do
Develop, update and own the safety retrofit roadmap and Overall Equipment Utilization (OEU) improvement roadmap for Assembly EMEA
Analyse assembly equipment safety levels and conditions, identify gaps, and drive gap closure plans
Analyse assembly equipment load and utilization, identify and drive opportunities for load increase, load switch, and balancing
Lead a cross-functional team for the Safety retrofit process and the Aftermarket process in Assembly EMEA
Prepare proposals for management decision in the areas of safety retrofit, including CAPEX estimation, timing, and priority definition
Prepare proposals for management decision regarding new sustaining projects launch (e.g., new lines for consolidated load, new conv. kits) and assembly equipment scrapping
Collaborate with ME, EHS and external equipment manufacturers on new machine safety standards
Collaborate with ME and Center of Excellence teams on potential new platforms and concepts aimed at improving assembly equipment load and utilization
Lead regular plant reviews regarding safety retrofit programs
Lead regular plant reviews in the areas of OEU and efficiency improvements
Regular reporting to the senior leadership team in the areas of safety retrofit and OEU improvement.
Search, justify and deploy best-in-class solutions from internal and external sources to maintain a state-of-the-art assembly technology environment.
What You Need To Have
University degree or technical degree in mechanical engineering or similar disciplines preferred
At least 3-5 years of experience in assembly processes or manufacturing engineering, eventually LEAN (automotive/machinery business)
Experience in cross-plant project management
Practical experience in machine safety, knowledge of the respective legal and TE requirements
Experience in machine performance KPI (e.g. OEE, OEU)
PC skills (MS Office), knowledge in SAP and Hydra preferred
Lean mindset and experience, formal Lean certifications (e.g. SS GB, Kaizen facilitator, Lean practitioner) is preferred
Innovative and high level of creativity among others to indicate trends and long-term development needs
Experience in leading cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills, flexibility, persuasive personality and teamwork skills with analytical and structured thinking
English language skills, spoken and written
Presentation skills
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
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