For one of our clients in the automotive field we are looking for a Regional Process Engineering Manager to be located in Timis County.

The Regional Process Engineering Manager Romania will face the following challenges:

• Coordinate all activities related to process engineering in manufacturing locations across Romania
• Manage equipment and process standardization for all locations; responsible for transfers in and outside Romania
• Develop the country process engineering structure and capabilities
• Manage capital spending, budget forecast and outlook
• Active part with initiatives in cost reduction and continuous improvement projects

Detailed responsibilities:

• Manage all process engineering activities, including the Subject Matter Expert Process Engineering Team; coordination of Process Engineering teams in manufacturing locations
• Interface with Manufacturing Excellence Center
• Manage the capital spending, budged and forecast/ outlook, monitor and control the spending, including monthly reporting
• Plan and execute appropriation and investment requests
• Responsible for new projects implementation through equipment definition, ordering, delivery, installation, commissioning and training
• Manage and coordinate equipment transfer between locations; manage all installations of equipment and equipment related services
• Manage the Process Operating Standards implementation; plan, execute and monitor POS audits
• Monitor all active and manage all idle equipment; coordinate inter-plant activities and manage the process engineering resources
• Actively participate and support the new process and equipment developments; involvement in infrastructure needs for new plants, if the case
• If the case might be, active part of the steering committee for government grant projects (provide investment business case, spending planning, assure compliance with the grant terms, conditions and laws)
• Encourage excellence culture and act as a role model
• Look for continuous improvement opportunities and generates suggestions
• Develop and/or sponsor innovative approaches and ideas
• Manage the Human Resources: define Objectives and Personal Business Plans (PBP’s) for direct subordinated team; design Integration plan for new employees

Job Requirements:

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Project Management – Develops project plans; assigns and coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Communication Skills – Speaks and writes clearly as well as informatively; demonstrates advanced presentation skills to address different audiences and complex content.
• Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Leadership – Displays advanced leadership skills with the ability to adapt to changing situations and/or individuals’ needs.

The Profile:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (B.S./ B.A.); with 5 years specific experience in Engineering, Process Engineering is an advantage
• The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering (electronics), Industrial Engineering or Management
• A professional background preferably in the wiring harness or large automotive industries
• Advanced manufacturing experience within a multi-country environment, including hands-on experience in managing process engineering operations
• Deep knowledge of contemporary manufacturing processes; experience in a high-matrix international environment
• Strong leadership experience
• Advanced English skills (written and verbal)
• A background in standardizing processes and implementing common approaches
• Ability to work with large teams and bring people together