Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Position SummaryWe're looking for a Lean Manufacturing Engineer in Montano Lucino (CO) Italy location.
The Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible to drive the plant versus Excellence extending lean knowledge in the plant, supporting all Category leaders on CI projects identification and implementation.
His principal KPIs are: Yearly Continuous Improvement savings and Conversion Cost reduction, trained persons on lean methodology tools.
He must also support and promote the implementation of MES / Industry 4.0 tools.Main Opportunities and ChallengesContributes to implement DANA's lean strategy (DOS) in the Plant, deploying standards and methods in all functions.Provides support in Lean CI initiatives coordinating and controlling the plant in their CI Lean cost reduction projects.Is the teacher in the plant of DANA's lean strategy (DOS) culture and tools to increase the competencies and knowledge of lean.Organizes and supports JISHUKEN (kaizen week) in the Plant and train further Jishuken internal leaders.Main ResponsibilitiesAnalyzes manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of product design, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, equipment layout and tooling design accordingly to the lean production system and methodology (continuous improvement, 5S, Problem solving, Standardized Works, SMED, Value stream mapping, VA/NVA activities, TPM).Develops innovative and effective automation solutions to increase assembly lines productivity (MES, operator guidance, industry 4.0).Job Position RequirementsEducation: University Master Degree in EngineeringProfessional background: 3-5 years of previous experience in a similar role in a multinational companyHard Skills: Good knowledge of English and Italian, IT tools, Layout 3D and Lean Manufacturing principles.Considered as a plus: WCM / Six Sigma experience, SAP, IATF StandardsSoft Skills: Leadership, Teamwork, Change attitude, Result oriented, Decision maker #J-18808-Ljbffr