Specialist, Industrial Engineering & Production System
About The Position
At Scout, we understand Industrial Engineering and the work on our Production System as a guidance towards productive production processes and human work design. We are not just responsible for numbers but for a productive mindset throughout the company. It is our responsibility to establish an operating system that is common understanding in each single step we take to build reliable and robust Scouts. The Specialist Industrial Engineering and Production System is responsible for a productive mindset throughout the company and the establishment of a reliable and robust Production System. The Specialist will report to the Director IE & Production System. Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in automotive production or similar production field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Special skills in Lean Management and IE, like:
- Production time standards, labor calculations, and process management systems
- Human-centered work design and workstation optimization tools
- Lean manufacturing principles and practices
- Continuous improvement program development and management
- Industrial engineering methods, analysis, and application in automotive manufacturing
- Standardized methods for analyzing work steps and establishing production time standards
- Industrial engineering systems for work planning, facility layout, and product design
Nice To Haves
- Facilitation and coordination of continuous improvement workshops
- Production process planning and sequencing
- Understanding of product requirements and their impact on processes, equipment, and ergonomics
- Proficiency with office and web-based applications, including presenting results to teams and leadership
- Customer-focused approach
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of Lean culture of Scout as well as a unified production system in all departments.
- Defining and establishing lean methods, processes and optimization concepts for production
- Developing, implementing and tracking of measures to increase productivity on the basis of relevant KPIs
- Analyzing and monitoring the plant productivity KPIs and recommending corrective measures.
- Develop recommendations and support the implementation of site specific programs, strategies, communication concepts and objectives agreements
- Implement and track productivity and labor-related budgets as well as process development and manufacturing performance for all departments
- Set up and development of production process plans as well as identification, evaluation and coordination of the time factor/labor requirements and management of the production time credit.
- Design of workplaces and new work processes, including their system-side mapping with work boards, layouts and point plans, taking into account walking routes, supply of materials and vehicle sequence.
- Ergonomic evaluation and design of work processes using the methodology agreed in the company to enhance ergonomic workplaces
- Preparing, carrying out and monitoring relocation scopes to optimize the process flow in terms of productivity and quality in cooperation with planning and production
Benefits
- Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
- Pay Transparency
- Annual performance bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
