Throughout the world, the name thyssenkrupp Bilstein stands for innovation and high-tech solutions. With its competitive chassis engineering solutions and production facilities in Europe, North America and Asia, the company offers a complete range of damping products. In addition, thyssenkrupp Bilstein has for many years been a preferred partner in motorsports and vehicle tuning. As a global player, BILSTEIN creates the ultimate driving experience that perfectly meets premium demands. With groundbreaking innovations, we constantly set new standards when it comes to damping technologies. That's why we are the unrivaled technology leader in semi-active shock absorbers. Together with leading OEMs, we develop the suspension systems of tomorrow and shape the mobility of the future.

POSITION: TECHNICAL PROCESS PLANNER

Educational Requirements:

· Bachelor/Master degree in mechanical engineering or similar

Required experience:

· At least 3-5 years within the automotive industry in a similar role.

KPI´s Functionals:

· Machine Project milestones according to project timing and machine KPIs (cycle time, # operators, technical availability, documentation, capability…)

· Project customer builds completed successfully and on time together with project team

· CAPEX cashout completed according to project timing and budget

· Process routing targets according to project budget (cycle time, # operators, process flow) and completed with other departments (LOG, CAR)

Functions and Responsabilities:

• ?Responsible for new projects and for implementing the complete process flow until handover to the manufacturing team.
• Lead process-related topics between the project team, process engineers, and manufacturing, including internal and customer reviews.
• Manage arrival, unloading, connection, commissioning of equipment, as well as production trials and final acceptance.
• Coordinate support from areas such as Quality, Maintenance, and Safety during production trials.
• Participate in equipment acquisition: defining technical requirements, purchasing, acceptance, ensuring the project stays within budget.
• Design workstations that are safe, ergonomic, and efficient; create and maintain master data and process work plans in SAP.
• Ensure integration of equipment data systems (MES, track-and-trace) from the pre-series phase.
• Monitor process KPIs and take corrective actions until successful handover to manufacturing.
• Guarantee manufacturing standards, technical documentation, spare parts lists, and calibration plans are complete.
• Coordinate creation and maintenance of process FMEAs and training of shopfloor personnel.
• Conduct risk analyses together with Health & Safety.
• Support feasibility studies and concepts for new project acquisitions.
• Act as the primary contact for process engineering topics in the plant.
• Lead cost-saving and improvement initiatives, such as cycle time reduction, Kaizen, SMED, etc.?