Industrial Engineer (M/F/D)

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There are few challenges as important today as creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. This requires a commitment to constantly improve the transportation of people and things.  We, at BorgWarner, made that commitment decades ago and have since been creating technologies to improve efficiency, emissions and performance in all types of vehicles.

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Our proven track record has made us industry leader in clean, energy-efficient propulsion system solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. We uncover strong trends and use smart science and technology to address a future based on varying regulations, consumer demands and automaker requirements.

Product leadership that’s changing the world

Our employees have earned trusted partnerships with customers and suppliers around the world.  We leverage these relationships to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges at hand and then do what it takes to develop the next solution.  Our strong operations and commercialization expertise result in high volume availability of competitive, efficient products that truly drive change.

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as Industrial Engineer at our new production plant in Viana, Portugal.

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage capacity studies based on forecast volumes
• Calculate headcount based on forecast volumes
• Participate in the quotation process, providing required cycle time, process flow, material storage and handling cost estimation and headcount
• Design plant layout optimizing flows efficiency within the factory
• Responsible for layout updates, 5-10 year plan and layout optimizations
• Define material handling and storage in the production area line supply, subassembly storage and handling, equipment placement and headcount according to WCT
• Responsible for operation listing, identification, work instructions and additional line documentation
• Lead on methods and time studies, owner of continuous improvements on production lines and sponsor of production KPI management and improvement
• Design, implement, follow the manufacturing system ensuring customer specifications and volumes are met
• Lead Continuous Improvement and make recommendations to improve product manufacturability / labor efficiency / product quality in accordance with product design and customer specifications. Follow up implementation processes
• Lead the task team in manufacturing system changes (product changes, process changes, business transfers, area layout changes, customer demand increases / decreases).
• Lead the implementation of Lean manufacturing principles (Kaizen, 5S’s, VSM, MTM)
• Update labor cost routings and load into SAP for finance calculations
• Update storage bins in SAP and define backflush points
• Provide costumer capacity files and studies, participate in costumer audits and lead run at rates

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety at work standards, policies and practices in accordance with their level of responsibility.

• Comply with environmental, health and safety, quality and productivity standards.

• Comply with the organization's rules and internal regulations: Code of Ethics, Practice and Schedule

• Respect workplace safety and cleanliness rules

• Respect and comply with environmental policy rules.

• Respect workplace safety and cleanliness rules

• Perform other duties and tasks on assigned special projects and assignments not included in the activity for which was hired, when the needs or convenience of the service justify it, for the period necessary for the said needs or conveniences of service.

Requirements & Competencies

• Degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineer or other engineering degree
• More than 3 years’ experience in similar role in automotive industry
• Experience with new factory launch preferred
• Advanced knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards
• Advanced Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
• Design tools (Solid Works, ProE, or AutoCad)
• Problem solving tools (5Whys, Fishbone Diagram, 8D)
• SAP knowledge (preferred)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Documentation and organization skills
• Fluent in English
• Fluent in Portuguese

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