Manufacturing Process Engineer

Role purpose

• Assure a smooth transition of products from the initial design phase to the high volume manufacturing phase, up to the end of life.
• Process Design and Development, according to the Lean Manufacturing rules, in order to enhance product performance and functionality, to improve quality and manufacturability and to recommend changes to reduce the overall manufacturing cost of a product.

Key tasks and accountabilities

• Assures manufacturing process development work outputs in line with APQP and project plan:

_Define and development the processes flow of new and existing products according to Lean _Manufacturing Rules and industry 4.0 methods.

_process FMEA and control plan;

_process verification reports (also provided by other team members);

_operator work instruction;

_process final qualification and readiness

• Drive the design of the production flows and PFMEA analysis of new products bringing to the attention of the product designers the performance data of the manufacturing equipment.
• Supports Quality and Manufacturing team during PPAP and Customer audit.
• Drafts high level technical specification for Tool Design team to enable the design and construction of assembly and test tools and equipment.
• Propose and implement corrective actions and/or improvement on processes issued.
• Collaborates with all the team/function involved with the aim to release to the production the equipment and the process according to the performance level foreseen.
• Report on the progress of projects.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Excellent ability to team work, Leadership and decision making.
• Excellent knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools: Kaizen, VSM, 5S, Six sigma, Kanban.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes such as electronic assembly, mechanical assembly, design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Excellent understanding of Quality Standards required in mass Automotive or Consumer product manufacturing (FMEA).
• Fluent in English.

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Mechanical or Electronics Engineering (or similar), experience within medium-sized production contexts

We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.