Industrial Engineer - VAVE

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

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Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead and execute VAVE initiatives for existing and new products or processes.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through design modifications, material substitution, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, Quality, and Procurement teams for implementation of improvements.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and feasibility studies for proposed changes.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend design/process improvements.
• Support should-cost analysis and benchmarking activities.
• Prepare and present VAVE proposals, reports, and savings data to management.
• Contribute to assembly line setup, including design and development of assembly line equipment, fixtures, and tooling.
  
  

Primary Skills

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in manufacturing processes including machining, casting, plastics, rubber, and sheet metal.
• Knowledge of assembly processes such as pressing, electrical testing, welding, tightening, and laser marking.
• Hands-on experience in assembly line design and setup.
  
  

Secondary Skills

• Familiarity with DFMA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly).
• Experience in supplier negotiation and cost analysis.
• Exposure to connector design (added advantage).
• Knowledge of New Product Development (NPD/NPI) processes for electro-mechanical products.
  
  

Benefits: Staff insurance coverage (APAC)