Scope of the Role:

• To be responsible for all customer quality and engineering issues (in relation to the specific customer and platform), providing pro-active support and response.
• This position reports directly to the TPM / Engineering Manager 

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify correct set-up of machines, presses and auxiliary equipment before machine start up.
• Initiate machine process, make adjustments within process tolerance and recommend any changes for improved efficiencies.
• Continually monitor all processes to ensure equipment is running at optimal efficiency.
• Participate in analysing and work to resolve process, equipment and tool issues.
• Assist in the set-up and start-up of new tools, new equipment and resins for trials.
• Assist with the set-up and maintenance of other equipment as required. Including but not limited to crane operations, robotics, injection moulding machines, conveyors, etc.
• Must have fault finding on ABB and Fanuc robots
• Assist machine operators as required.
• Responsible for regular and periodic monitoring of product for acceptable quality and the most current specifications.
• Work with limited supervision and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation among and between shifts and departments.
• Assess skill level and set up appropriate training needed to fill the gaps in the department.
• Manage overall process related machine downtime, implementing projects and controls to reduce downtime
• Assign appropriate manning to specific issues, working with contractors or outside support as needed
• Evaluate, update, or implement PM’s for assembly related machinery for proper PM task list and schedule
• Working with Maintenance, schedule outside support for key equipment PM’s (Presses, Machines, Robots, etc.)
• Coordinate prototype builds and special projects with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering
• Facilitate and ensure compliance.

Qualification:

• Technical Qualification - Diploma or B Degree or equivalent
• Engineering Diploma / BTech Degree

Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years of related experience, preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Previous experience of components or other related / similar consumables manufacturer
• Experience of customer and automotive industry systems and procedures including TS16949, PPAP etc.
• Strong customer focus
• Analytical with excellent problem solving skills
• Comfortable influencing and negotiating
• Flexible and adaptable