Industrial Engineer

Manages and coordinates the necessary activities to both optimize existing processes and participate in the industrialization of new products at the plant. Responsible for short-, medium-, and long-term analysis and planning to ensure the effective use of current resources (personnel, materials, machines), the required capacity to meet customer demand, and the early definition of necessary investment if required.

My Role:

• Design, optimization, coordination, and industrialization of Manufacturing Processes under the guidelines of Lean Manufacturing System Design (MSD)
• Short-, medium-, and long-term Capacity Analysis and Planning
• Leader in process optimization (Kaizen) and Continuous Improvement
• Leads Production Capacity Studies (MRR/CB1)
• Participates in the development of a 5-year vision for Capacity, Workforce, and Plant Layout Transformation
• Supports costing of new products and updates cost routes for existing ones
• Coordinates the definition of operating methods and work standards, as well as improvements to current processes based on customer requirements and process measurements
• Responsible for Line Balancing and the optimization of space, materials, personnel, and equipment in accordance with customer requirements and process improvements
• Proposes process improvements to eliminate waste (MUDA, MURI, MURA) and coordinates with other support teams
• Evaluates personnel safety through ergonomic risk monitoring
• Recognizes and supports activities related to Personnel Safety and Environmental Protection
• Coordinates the documentation of Work Instructions that clearly specify the process method to perform the work in a safe, standardized, and optimized manner

My Background:

• Completed University Degree (preferably Industrial Engineering or similar)
• Bilingual English/Spanish (90%)
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Ability to work in a team, make decisions, and provide leadership
• Analytical skills for problem-solving, identifying opportunities, and continuous improvement
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Experience in personnel management
• Experience with continuous improvement tools and lean manufacturing (5S, KAIZEN, JIT, VSM, TPM, POKAYOKE, KANBAN)
• Knowledge of project management techniques and concepts
• Understanding of activity-based costing systems for manufacturing operations
• Proficiency in computer tools and data analysis (Excel, MS Power BI, Office, etc.)
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, BrisCAD) and simulation tools (SIMCAD, FlexSIM, TECNOMATIX)

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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