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Innovation, Effizienz und Zielstrebigkeit: Dafür steht VAT seit über 50 Jahren. 

Mit dieser Leidenschaft ist VAT zum international führenden Entwickler, Hersteller und Lieferant von Hochleistungs-High-End Vakuumventilen und Vakuumdichttechnologie herangewachsen und beschäftigt weltweit über 2000 Mitarbeitende. Der Hauptsitz befindet sich in Haag (Schweiz), die Produktionszentren in der Schweiz, Malaysia, Rumänien und Taiwan. 

The Industrial Engineer will support the Master Route governance process and coordinate ramp readiness projects. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to ensure capacity readiness in alignment with customer requirements, while also focusing on enhancing efficiency through optimized material flow and layout to maximize production productivity.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and planning, to understand the manufacturing process flow and ensure that route settings align with the established procedures.
• Review and validate route change requests, ensuring that all necessary information, documentation, and approvals are in place.
• Implement approved route changes in the ERP system, ensuring accurate and timely updates to reflect the revised manufacturing process.
• Conduct regular audits of route settings in the ERP system to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, or inefficiencies and take corrective actions as needed.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of route settings, seeking opportunities for improvement, optimization, and standardization.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and projects related to process improvements, system upgrades, or ERP system enhancements that impact route settings.
• Support the Process Engineering team to develop and implement efficient production methods of work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for valve manufacturing lines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and maintenance, to streamline processes and resolve operational issues.
• Design and optimize layouts for production areas, ensuring ergonomic workstations, efficient material flow, and adherence to safety standards.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes on the valve production lines and identify areas for improvement in terms of productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct capacity planning and resource allocation to meet production targets and customer demands to prepare for ramp readiness.
• Support all other tasks as assigned by Management

Minimum Qualification : 

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with exposure to ERP systems and route management.
• Familiarity with route setting processes and their impact on manufacturing operations.
• Experience working with ERP systems, such as D365, and understanding their functionality related to route management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex data and system configurations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing process flows and understanding of how route settings impact production efficiency.
• Proficient in using industrial engineering tools and software, such as AUTOCAD/DRAFTSIGHT, simulation software, and statistical analysis tools.

Preferred Qualification :

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing with hands-on experience in Lean Line Design, Flow oriented Layout Planning, Value Stream Mapping & Design.
• Familiarity with clean room & production environment and machining manufacturing/ assembly processes.

 VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.