Production Engineer

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Assembling GEIS components & modules into complete bays through a lean & flow production line with outstanding performance targeting best quality, maximum cost saving and shortest delivery time.
• Using the production planning procedures to achieve the most efficient processes and optimal use of resources.
• Foster a well-trained and motivated staff and establish a professional team-working environment.
• Direct and coordinate plant operations to meet production schedule.
• Establish a team to ensure timely delivery of material to shop floor.
• Schedule and conduct plant meetings.
• Responsible for the product quality control in the plant.
• Regularly update the factory production forecast and milestone dates and report key figures and forecasts on monthly bases.
• Take the lead in production planning within all business departments (sales, project management, engineering, production, supply chain management and field operation).
• Inquiry logistics of GEIS components and modules from feeder factories including tracking system of goods.
• Prepare complete order handling (long and short term planning) including FAT (factory acceptance test).
• Support continuous improvement by recognizing any area for improvement and implementing an improvement plan accordingly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.
• MS / MBA is a plus.
• 5-8 years experience in Production/Manufacturing/Fabrication environment.

Skills

• Fluent in Arabic and English (speaking and writing) is a must.
• In depth understanding of lean concept & minimizing all related 7 wastes (transport, inventory, motion, waiting, overproduction, overprocessing & defects).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities.
• MES (Manufacturing Execution System) expertise.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Systems expertise in SAP R/3 and SAP BW desired or any other ERP system.
• Hands on application of manufacturing methodologies and tools – i.e., Kan-Ban, 2 Bin System, Poke Yoke, One piece Flow, TOC (Theory of Constraints), TPM (Total Production Maintenance).
• Excellent verbal & written communications skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group across a global business.
• Solid knowledge about planning tools and processes.
• Good training/presentation skills and experience to train production staff in a class room or shopfloor environment.
• Communication and soft skills.

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