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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in fin manufacturing processes, including DFM and NPI, while driving continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives. Proficient in project management and cross-functional collaboration to enhance global manufacturing operations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Fin Manufacturing ProcessesNew Product Introduction (NPI)Design For Manufacturability (DFM)Lean ManufacturingSix Sigma
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Hard Skills
Finite-Element AnalysisProcess SimulationRoot Cause AnalysisFMEAProcess Capability StudiesFin FormingFin Bonding/AssemblyFin Material MetallurgyFin InspectionControl Plans
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProject Management SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing Skills
Tools & Technologies
Manufacturing Digital ToolsData AnalyticsDigital TwinMES IntegrationAdvanced Planning
Certifications & Qualifications
Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing EngineeringSheet-Metal TechnologiesHeat-Exchanger FinsFinned-Tube TechnologiesSupplier Development
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssembly
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive analysis, design and continual improvement of finning across global manufacturing operations
- Serve as the global subject-matter expert for finning technologies and provide technical leadership
- Support new product introductions and new source introductions through DFM, process readiness, tooling, standard work, control plans and equipment/process capability
- Partner with design engineering on fin geometry, materials and assembly/process choices
- Conduct process audits, gap analyses and best-practice benchmarking across sites and suppliers
- Drive harmonisation of fin-manufacturing methods, tooling, materials and inspection
- Lead finning cost-reduction and productivity improvement projects
- Apply advanced manufacturing engineering tools, including finite-element analysis, process simulation, process capability studies and FMEA
- Investigate fin-related defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Provide global training, documentation, SOPs and maintain a finning manufacturing engineering playbook
- Support supplier development and integrate suppliers into the global manufacturing network
- Travel globally 50% plus to manufacturing plants and key suppliers
- Report key metrics including cost per fin unit, scrap percentage, cycle time and operating efficiency
- Drive MES integration of finning equipment, including machine data collection, plant data collection and advanced planning
- Report to the Head of Global Manufacturing Engineering and work cross-functionally with Design Engineering, R&D, Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, Sustainability and Plant Manufacturing Engineering Leads
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably with strong focus on sheet-metal, heat-exchanger fins or finned-tube technologies
- In-depth knowledge of fin manufacturing processes, including fin forming, fin bonding/assembly, fin material metallurgy, fin inspection and testing methods
- Proven experience in new product introduction (NPI) and design for manufacturability (DFM) in a global manufacturing environment
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong project management skills, including leading cross-functional global teams and managing timelines, budgets and deliverables
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis, FMEA, control plans and process capability metrics (Cp, Cpk)
- Experience working with suppliers globally and driving supplier development and cost/performance improvements
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders across geographies
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Preferred: Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt
- Preferred: experience with manufacturing digital tools, process simulation, digital twin, data analytics, and sustainability/energy-efficiency drivers related to finned products
Benefits
Comp & perks- Global travel opportunity (50% plus)
- Training and capability-building opportunities
- Opportunity to lead new and upgraded finning machinery purchases worldwide
- Opportunity to develop and establish a global KELVION network of finning specialists