SITE INDUSTRIAL PROCESS & SYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL -
Mission:
Ensure manufacturing process robustness, compliance, and continuous improvement by maintaining process standards, controlling critical parameters, supporting production operations, developing technical capabilities, and leading process improvement initiatives while meeting customer, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
Responsibilities:
Responsibility 1: Process Documentation & Standards Management
- Manage and maintain manufacturing documentation, including Work Instructions, Standardized Work, Technical Dossiers, Production Checklists, and Critical Process Parameters.
- Ensure local documentation is aligned with current corporate requirements and standards.
- Maintain updated Critical Parameters Lists (Critipar List) and Poka-Yoke Lists (PY List).
- Support updates of Control Plans, PFMEA, and Process Flow Diagrams.
- Participate in the development and implementation of standardized manufacturing processes.
Responsibility 2: Process Control & Manufacturing Support
- Monitor compliance with critical process parameters and process controls.
- Support production teams in process troubleshooting and problem-solving activities.
- Provide technical support to PES, DASIP, PLC, and manufacturing teams.
- Understand machine specifications and tooling design requirements.
- Participate in production line acceptance activities, including cycle times, work instructions, and standardized work.
- Participate in plant layout modifications and process optimization activities.
Responsibility 3: Poka-Yoke & Quality Assurance Management
- Lead the management of Poka-Yoke systems and error-proofing tests.
- Maintain Poka-Yoke documentation, ID Cards, Work Instructions, Component Preparation Standards, and Checklists.
- Ensure compliance with validation and verification schedules.
- Conduct Unchangeables Audits as requested by the Quality Department.
- Participate in customer sample production ensuring on-time delivery and quality compliance.
- Maintain knowledge of customer-specific requirements and applicable standards.
Responsibility 4: Training & Continuous Improvement
- Lead standardized work training for production personnel.
- Develop technical competencies of Production and Process Technicians.
- Lead continuous improvement teams focused on PPM reduction, OEE improvement, EHS performance, and Scrap & Rework reduction.
- Promote and drive continuous improvement actions in products, processes, and management systems.
- Participate actively in POMS (PO Manufacturing System) initiatives and events.
- Lead or support special projects assigned by Management.
Responsibility 5: Authority & Operational Excellence
- Participate in the implementation of new production technologies and manufacturing processes.
- Support the launch and industrialization of new production lines and products.
- Participate in risk assessment and mitigation activities related to manufacturing processes.
- Has the authority and responsibility to stop production lines or customer shipments when a product conformity risk is identified.
- Support operational excellence initiatives and contribute to achieving plant performance objectives.
Profile:
Personal Background
- Experience in automotive or automotive supplier manufacturing environments.
- Experience in manufacturing process engineering and continuous improvement activities.
- Experience supporting production operations and quality systems.
Job Technical skills
- Technical drawing interpretation and creation.
- Basic written and verbal English communication skills.
- Availability for frequent business travel.
- Technical degree or Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Basic AI literacy and ability to leverage AI tools in engineering activities.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
- Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, Standardized Work, and Lean Manufacturing.
- Knowledge of customer-specific requirements and manufacturing quality systems
Job Soft skills
- Ability to manage crisis situations in addition to normal workload.
- Strong commitment to personal and workplace safety.
- Proactive mindset.
- Sense of urgency.
- Quality-oriented mindset.
- Product and process knowledge.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of ergonomics principles.
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Leadership skills.
- Strong analytical thinking.
Company Competencies
- Active Listening
- Enthusiasm
- Team Spirit
- Perseverance
- Risk Taking
- Networking
- Decision Making
- Communication
Buenos Aires, AR