Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Nigeria

• Leading the implementation projects of new manufacturing processes.
• Lead all the NPI and post-launch activities in cooperation with the head office.
• Leading the continuous improvement projects of the current manufacturing process.
• Overseeing the performance of sheet metal production tools, assembly jigs and fixtures, and QC gauges.
• Assuring the conformance with the standard preventive and autonomous maintenance programs for tools and equipment.
• Analyzing the factory capacity utilization, balancing assembly lines, and costing the manufacturing and the assembly processes.
• Drive the implementation of the approved engineering changes.
• Assist the maintenance team in root cause analyses and the repair of factory equipment including mechanical and hydraulic presses, shears, spot welders, and drill presses.
• Work closely with the production, QC, and process teams for engineering and manufacturability issues and root cause analyses.
• Design and supervise training programs for engineers and technicians.
• Carry out all other engineering tasks as per the engineering dep. Requirements.

• Graduated from Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing engineering school.

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing entities, at least 2 years in sheet metal factories.
• Worked at least on one of the following projects during his career:

• Consumer product launch.
• Factory layout implementation.
• Lean manufacturing, waste elimination, or continuous improvement project.
• TPM program implementation.

• Capable of using 2D AutoCAD.
• Capable of using Solid Works and 3D modelling tools.
• Capable of using at least one project management tool, MS project is preferred.
• Capable of using Microsoft Office.
• Creative, capable of working effectively in teams, good managerial skills, and representable.
• Aware of the basics of electricity, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Good knowledge of material selection for tooling, products, and machine spare parts.
• Aware of factory and assembly lines layout analysis tools, design, and improvement techniques.

• Problem solver.
• Action-oriented
• Initiative.
• Mechanical aptitude, and ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues.
• Excellent communicator.
• Able to balance between details and high-level perspectives.
• Well organized.
• Works well in a team.

Burn Manufacturing