Assembly Production Engineer

Job Summary Monitors the department’s performance, manage & allocate manpower and strengthen and develop the organization's production & planning structure.

Develops, implements and improves complex manufacturing production processes and methods.

Responsibilities Line Ownership & Performance ManagementOwn a defined section of the assembly line (zone/module/station group)Monitor KPIs such as throughput, cycle time, downtime, and first-pass yieldAct as the primary point of contact for all technical and operational issues within the assigned area Root Cause Analysis & Problem SolvingLead structured problem-solving activities using methodologies like: 8D 5 Whys Fishbone (Ishikawa)Drive containment, corrective, and preventive actions for recurring issuesWork closely with quality, maintenance, and operators to eliminate defects Continuous Improvement & OptimizationIdentify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce wasteOptimize line balance, station workloads, and material flowSupport Lean Manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, VSM, standard work improvements)Cross-Functional Coordination Interface with production supervisors, quality engineers, maintenance/controls teams, logistics/material flow teamsEnsure alignment between departments to resolve bottlenecks and disruptions quickly Process Stability & DocumentationMaintain and improve standard work, work instructions, and process documentationSupport new model launches, engineering changes, and ramp-upsEnsure processes are robust, repeatable, and audit-ready (e.g., for internal/external audits, PPAP readiness) Minimum Requirements: 3-5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing as a cost center planner or equipment planner or lean consultant.