Job description 

Manager - Lean Manufacturing Engineering will be responsible for implementing Lean processes for CoE thru, 
1. Establishment of Lean model lines for Aviation Products
2. Process Improvements to eliminate NVAs & improve Productivity.
3. Workstation & line layout designing 
4. Develop and establish standards for Lean deployment. 

Role requires close collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Customer for successful implementation of new solutions and changes. 

Key focus area - manufacturing process study, new solution identification thru Lean Tools, coordinating with experts to develop and implement in production. monitor sustenance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Establishment of Lean model lines for Aviation Products - Tubing, Manifolds, Press Shop, Brackets.
• Capacity planning, Line balancing, Time Study, Cycle time analysis for New & Existing Product to Improve Productivity and Cost Reduction
• Plan the Design of facilities including layout of cell machines and equipment, material handling system, raw materials and finished goods storage facilities to increase productivity.
• New Product Process Validation, process quality improvement, feasibility studies & Setting time standards for Manufacturability and process optimization.
• Cellular set up according to various considerations including tool accessibility, ergonomics, and compliance requirement of safety standards
• This role will be responsible for schedule, budget and scope of projects · Manage internal and external resources to achieve project goals ·
• Assure safety standards are communicated and met Identify requirements, timing, and lead the project team.
• Monitor project progress and provide routine budget and schedule updates to management
• Work closely with Operations, Lean, manufacturing Engineering, Sourcing & Engineering team during conceptualization/implementation of new solutions.
• Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for driving improvements & execution on shop.
• Collaborates flawlessly with multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Production Engineering or Equivalent from a reputed college /university with any Post-Graduation studies / Certifications in LEAN, SIX-SIGMA, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
• Minimum of 8-15 years’ hands on experience in Aerospace, Defense & Space or Precision Equipment’s industry with metal forming, metal joining operations Model Line establishment using Len Tools, Custom Solutions, etc.
• Hands on Experience in deployment concepts & tools like VSM, SMED, Kanban, TOC, JIT, Poka Yoke etc and implementation for Fabrication industry (Welding, Assembly, Material handling)
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Desired Characteristics:

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Working experience in AS9100 QMS, NadCap, APQP standards & systems.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Subject matter Expertise in Lean, Industrial Engineering, AI & ML.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Strong stake holder management with ability to navigate through the system with influencing skills

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes