Senior Manager (Industrial Engineering)

### **About the Role**

We are looking for an experienced and results\-driven **Plant Process Engineering \& Development (PED) Leader** to drive manufacturing excellence, industrialization, automation, and digital transformation initiatives. This role will be responsible for developing world\-class manufacturing systems, enhancing productivity, optimizing capacity, leading CAPEX projects, and ensuring successful new product introductions while supporting the plant's Industry 4\.0 journey.

### **Key Responsibilities**

#### **Industrialization \& Manufacturing Excellence**

• Lead greenfield and brownfield industrialization projects from concept to implementation.
• Design and optimize manufacturing lines, layouts, and workflows in line with global standards and ergonomic requirements.
• Install, validate, and industrialize new equipment and processes to support product launches.
• Drive process improvements through line balancing, efficiency enhancement, and resource optimization.
• Conduct machine risk assessments and implement corrective actions.

#### **Automation \& Digital Transformation**

• Lead Industry 4\.0 and digitalization initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Identify and implement automation solutions to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with global teams to standardize processes, share best practices, and deploy Yokoten initiatives.
• Support technology development and adoption of advanced manufacturing solutions.

#### **Capacity Planning \& Productivity**

• Develop capacity heat maps, identify constraints, and proactively eliminate bottlenecks.
• Drive productivity improvement programs and monitor efficiency performance.
• Provide strategic recommendations on capacity expansion and resource utilization.
• Partner with plant leadership to support long\-term manufacturing growth plans.

#### **CAPEX \& Cost Management**

• Manage CAPEX planning, budgeting, estimation, and project execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within approved budgets.
• Drive cost reduction and automation savings initiatives across operations.
• Act as a key advisor on capacity investments and future manufacturing requirements.

### **What We're Looking For**

• Strong expertise in **Manufacturing Engineering, Industrialization, Automation, and Process Development**.
• Hands\-on knowledge of **Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Industry 4\.0 technologies**.
• Experience in **electrical, mechanical, automation systems, and PLC\-controlled equipment**.
• Proven ability to lead large\-scale manufacturing projects and cross\-functional teams.
• Strong problem\-solving, stakeholder management, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with global teams and driving standardization initiatives.

### **Education**

• Bachelor's Degree in **Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering**, or equivalent.

### **Experience**

• 15\-18 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, industrialization, or operations excellence roles.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex projects, managing teams, and delivering measurable business results.
• Experience within large\-scale manufacturing environments, preferably supporting OEM or automotive operations.