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Manager – Industrial Engineering
SchaefflerIndustrial Engineering Manager leading product feasibility and process optimization for manufacturing at Schaeffler. Partnering with plant management to drive operational efficiency and long-term growth planning.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Industrial Engineering, focusing on process optimization, capacity planning, and cost reduction within manufacturing environments. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and product feasibility.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Industrial EngineeringProcess OptimizationCapacity PlanningSAP ERP SystemsProject Management
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Hard Skills
Manufacturing ProcessesCost EstimationBOM CreationRFQ CostingData AnalyticsInvestment PlanningCycle Time CalculationsProcess MappingNew Product IntroductionMachine Tariff Calculations
Soft Skills
People ManagementStakeholder ManagementCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Power BISAP HANAMRP PlanningManufacturing Analytics
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing EngineeringProduction ExcellenceValue Stream ManagementChange ManagementOperational Efficiency
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- The Industrial Engineering Manager will lead the IE & Technology function, driving product feasibility, process optimization, cost reduction, capacity planning, and strategic manufacturing initiatives.
- The role will partner closely with Plant Management and cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency, support new product introduction, and enable long-term plant growth and footprint planning.
- Lead and manage the Industrial Engineering & Technology team, including talent development and capability building.
- Drive product feasibility studies, risk assessments, and support new product development initiatives.
- Manage RFQ activities, Initial Order Process (IOP), and manufacturing cost estimations.
- Develop machine concepts, investment proposals, and project/product profitability analysis (PPA).
- Lead strategic plant footprint planning and long-term capacity planning in collaboration with Plant and Division Management.
- Drive process optimization, productivity improvement, and cost reduction initiatives across manufacturing operations.
- Manage budgeting activities including machine tariff calculations, MRP planning, and master data preparation.
- Ensure creation and maintenance of SAP master data including BOMs, Routings, Work Centers, and production structures.
- Oversee capacity management and RCNP (Rough Capacity Network Planning).
- Utilize Power BI and data analytics tools for management reporting and decision-making.
- Drive Value Stream Management through accurate manufacturing data analysis and machine allocation tools.
- Lead project management, product changes, and process change management initiatives.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Production, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Expereince - 12 - 18 Years.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial engineering principles, and production systems.
- Significant experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Production Excellence within a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with SAP ERP systems and manufacturing master data management.
- Expertise in capacity planning, process optimization, budgeting, costing, and investment planning.
- Experience in RFQ costing, product feasibility analysis, and new product introduction (NPI).
- Knowledge of Power BI, manufacturing analytics, and data-driven decision making.
- Strong project management and change management capabilities.
- Proven people management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Technology, Finance/Controlling, HR, and Supply Chain.
- Hands on with MTM, Process Mapping, Cycle time calculations, Grinding / honing technology, New product cycle time.
- BOM creation in SAP, routing activities in SAP, SAP HANA, New investments project, Plant Budgeting activities.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities