Production Engineering Manager

• Strategic and hands-on engineering leader passionate about developing efficient, reliable, and innovative production systems
• Professional with a strong background in industrialization, process optimization, and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Results-driven individual focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and strict adherence to quality and safety standards

• Lead the specification, design, and supervision of the launch of new production lines
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to industrialize and start up production processes (engine production and plastic injection molding)
• Organize activities to solve process and quality issues arising during production line development and implementation
• Prepare and supervise the annual machinery and tool investment budget, and manage the machinery industrialization budget
• Oversee the preparation of bids and feasibility studies for new projects together with project and management teams
• Plan workforce requirements in line with automation projects in production
• Cooperate with departments such as logistics, procurement, quality, and product development in the implementation of industrialization and production tasks
• Define and continuously improve working standards and production procedures
• Coordinate test production, testing, and validation activities for new projects
• Prepare and approve process documentation necessary for production line start-up
• Supervise the creation of technological documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, process flow)
• Optimize the production process during the specification, design, and order phases
• Provide functional support to the team of production engineers
• Approves and monitors measures to improve key production KPIs (OEE, scrap percentage, machine cycle time)
• Defines working standards and works to improve them

• University degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or a related field)
• At least 3 years of experience in production or process engineering
• Proven leadership and experience in industrialization, production line commissioning, and process optimization
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in budget planning and project management
• Familiarity with IATF standards and quality system requirements
• Fluency in English language

Furthermore, we offer you an attractive location with a brand-new plant, flat hierarchies and multi-cultural teams as well as a very interesting product. In other words: If you are keen to work for a global player where people from diverse cultures pull into the same direction in order to realize innovations together. Then apply now online. If you have further questions, feel free to contact at posao@nidec-ma.com.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.