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This position reports to:
Production Development Manager__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to optimize the Production organization’s assembly methods, processes, and equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety. Each day, you will ensure appropriate production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets. You will also showcase your expertise by defining the working phase sequence of a new production process to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget.
The work model for the role is Onsite.
This role is contributing to the Smart Power division in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Defining the sequence of the production process in line with material and investment budgets.
Ensuring optimal efficiency in production methods, equipment performance, and materials/components.
Identifying and implementing improvements to the manufacturing process in line with cost, safety and timing requirements.
Investigating new methods, technologies and changes in equipment & process design to meet specifications.
Defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources and personnel to ensure smooth implementation of new processes and a skilled, competent team
Acting as internal consultant in areas of statistical analysis & process control, experiment design, Lean & project management.
Ensuring equipment and tooling are up to date and 100% in working condition using PMPRO.
Our team dynamics:
You will join a dynamic, talented, collaborative and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
5+ years of manufacturing experience.
Availability to relocate to Italy for at least 6 months.
Demonstrated experience working on a production line.
Project management experience and strong quantitative & analytical skills.
A strong focus on safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines.
Good oral and written communication in English and Spanish including proven presentation and facilitation skills.
Good computer skills.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US and EU.
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
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