PI Construction Engineer

Industrialize new products and new technology into production. Ensure close working interface as business partner between plant and R&D. Provide technical support by triggering the necessary industrialization activities and business improvement measures. Oversee introduction, development and maintenance of specifications.

• Assess plant readiness based on future R&D requirements in terms of invest and capacity.
• Drive process to translate R&D requirements into tangible impacts on the plant ( in terms of invest, capacity, capability).
• Build up a thorough understanding of R&D processes within the plant organization.
• Promote new technologies tire sizes and products within the plant.
• Act as main technical interface to R&D and keep open and honest communication between R&D and the plant.
• Initiate Value Leadership measures to improve the direct material and process costs according to plant objectives.
• Supports planning & manufacturing of experimental Tire Order, is responsible for on time delivery and reports.
• Ensure SOP of new products and technologies according to R&D requirements and plant objectives.
• Lead structured problem solving tasks/projects for industrialization challenges in the plant.
• Execute industrialization activities of new and experimental materials, products and processes in close cooperation with R&D. (Trigger performance neutral alternatives).
• Offer technical alternatives which are optimized for process capabilities, cost, minimized rework and comply with the established Release Notice Procedure, Cured Tire Dimensions, and QMD Standards.
• Ensure that internal KPIs are met on a consistent basis and initiate structured problem solving tasks in case of deviations.
• Provide technical support to production on performance relevant constructional / tyre engineering issues by using appropriate Problem solving methods.
• Promote teamwork and efficient distribution of tasks within the 3-4-1 and business team concept within the plant organization.
• Supervises and manages projects related to industrialization and continuous improvement.
• Working with project management structure in the plant for successful implementation within a given timeline.
• Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls.
• Raise awareness and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum experience 3 years in PI, R&D or related field.
• Demonstrated intercultural sensitivity and inclusive behavior.
• Strong problem solving, planning and organizational skills.
• Working in a large international corporation and in complex matrix organizations.
• Experience in project management.
• Communicating effectively and working under time pressure
• Fluent in English communication

What We Offer :

• Free lunch, uniform and company transportation.
• Housing allowance.
• Performance bonus.
• Provident fund.
• Flexible working program.  
• Family health care program.
• Group insurance (medical, dental).
• Inclusive and diverse culture.
• Good health and wellness program (e.g., sport clubs, fitness).

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