IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Summary/Objective of the Position:

Develop and maintain, under the procedures established in the IMI PE QRO quality system and the lean manufacturing philosophy, the manufacturing processes for the production of quality and low cost products.

 Essential Job Roles and Responsibilities:

1.      Lead continuous improvement projects focused on improving key business indicators (Scrap, FPY, Productivity)

2.     Develop advanced engineering solutions for problem solving using statistical analysis, simulations or digital tools (DOE, SPC, regression analysis).

3.     Develop, optimize, and maintain standard work ensuring alignment with actual cycle times, operational requirements, and lean manufacturing best practices

4.     Perform calculations of installed capacity, available capacity, and workload per machine or process, using data analysis tools and time studies

5.     Evaluate the use of machinery to identify bottlenecks, propose redistribution of resources, and support planning, expansion, or equipment investment decisions.

6.     Design, evaluate and implement automation and control technologies (smart sensors, PLCs, machine vision, traceability systems or industrial IoT) to improve efficiency, repeatability, operational safety and process stability.

7.     Lead manufacturing activities in project launches ensuring compliance with APQP/PPAP deliverable phases.

8.     Participate in the risk analysis in the operations under their responsibility and establish preventive actions when considered necessary in ergonomics, safety and environmental issues.

9.     Participate in security audits of new processes or changes to them.

10.  Implement lean manufacturing systems in a structured manner: SMED, standard work, complex Poka Yoke

11.   Update process paths, cycle times and set-up time in the system.

12.   Develop strategic plans to achieve annual objectives in their area of charge

13.   Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements

14.   Effective use of data: analytics, metrics, dashboards

15.   Contribute to the achievement of the organization's environmental objectives through proper compliance with internal environmental procedures and policy, as well as the legal and governmental requirements that apply in environmental matters.

Job Requirements:

Level of Education and Experience:

1.      Bachelor's Degree / Finished Engineering (Specialty: Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or similar)

2.     At least 8 years of experience in Process Engineering or similar positions.

3.     Troubleshooting Tools (8D's, 5 Whys? or similar)

4.     Experience in implementation in trial and error systems (Poka Yoke).

5.     Advanced English

Skills and Competencies:

1.      Teamwork.

2.     Active/participatory communication.

3.     Leadership.

4.     Competitive Organization

5.     Focus on Results

6.     Electronics (desirable)

7.     Pneumatics

8.     Mechanical Design

Required Software:

1.      MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) at a level: Basic, Intermediate or Advanced

2.     AutoCAD

3.     Minitab or similar

4.     Inventor or similar

5.     MS Project (Desirable)

6.     Power BI (Desirable)

Certifications:

1. Core Tools

2. Lean Manufacturing (Desirable)

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

 IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.