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鴻海精密工業股份有限公司 · 1 day ago

Continuous Improvement Engineer

鴻海精密工業股份有限公司 is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence initiatives. The role focuses on leading system improvement projects, developing digitalization business cases, and optimizing production processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Interface directly with production teams to identify improvement opportunities and gather requirements for system enhancements
Create automated dashboards and reporting systems for production performance tracking
Partner closely with IT department to develop, and implement system improvements and automation solutions for manufacturing operations
Drive systematic improvements across business units through interface with Engineering departments and stakeholder alignment
Conduct comprehensive gap analysis of existing manufacturing systems to identify improvement opportunities and system deficiencies and drive improvements
Develop detailed business cases for digitalization initiatives, system enhancements, and automation investments
Support Quality Assurance teams in implementing continuous improvement methodologies and statistical process control systems
Facilitate Kaizen events and lean improvement initiatives focusing on system optimization and operational excellence
Create and maintain project documentation, progress reports, and performance metrics for continuous improvement initiatives
Engage with production supervisors and operators to validate system improvements and ensure successful implementation
Lead change management efforts for system implementations and process improvements across multiple departments
Develop and present improvement recommendations to senior management with clear ROI justification and implementation timelines
Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of system improvements and digitalization efforts
Provide training and support to operations teams on new systems and improved processes resulting from continuous improvement projects
Drive and support automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency
Develop and maintain detailed work instructions/SOP (standard operation procedures), process and material flow charts, and other process documents
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Lean manufacturing principlesSix Sigma methodologiesManufacturing systems knowledgeChange management skillsProgramming skillsBusiness case developmentProject management skillsAnalytical abilitiesTrainingSupportLeadership capabilitiesAutomation technologiesEffective communication

Required

Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement tools with focus on system optimization
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for conducting gap analysis and identifying system improvement opportunities
Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems including MES, ERP, SCADA, and data visualization platforms for digitalization initiatives
Effective communication and presentation skills for all organizational levels, particularly for business case presentations
Change management skills to drive system implementations and process improvements across multiple departments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, project management software, and statistical analysis tools
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum 1-2 Years' experience in Continuous improvement role or similar Engineering disciplines

Preferred

Experience with process mapping, value stream mapping, and gap analysis methodologies for system improvement identification
Excellent project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple system enhancement initiatives
Programming skills (Python, SQL, VBA) for data analysis, system integration, and process automation development
Business case development expertise including ROI analysis and project justification for digitalization investments
Knowledge of system integration methodologies and digital transformation best practices
Familiarity with automation technologies and Industry 4.0 solutions for manufacturing environments
Leadership capabilities to facilitate cross-functional collaboration with IT, Quality, and Process Engineering teams
3-5 years of continuous improvement experience with focus on system optimization and digitalization initiatives
Proven track record of successful cross-functional collaboration with IT departments on system improvement projects
Background in digital transformation and Industry 4.0 implementation projects
Prefer Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Information Systems

Company

鴻海精密工業股份有限公司

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鴻海精密工業股份有限公司(臺灣證券交易所代碼:2317)於1974年肇基於臺灣,以模具為根基,逐漸發展為高科技服務企業。在電子代工服務領域(EMS)排名全球第一,市占率超過四成,範圍涵蓋消費性電子產品、雲端網路產品、電腦終端產品、元件及其他等四大產品領域。全球員工總人數季節性高峰約一百萬人,2021年合併營收新臺幣5.99兆元(約0.2兆美元)。 鴻海事業版圖遍及全球,橫跨三大洲,以臺灣為中心,延伸發展到中國大陸、印度、日本、越南、馬來西亞、新加坡、捷克、匈牙利、斯洛伐克、美國、巴西以及墨西哥等區域,在逾20個國家及地區都有生產及服務據點。 2021年名列《財富雜誌》(Fortune) 全球500大企業排行榜第22名。2019年,鴻海榮獲《富比士雜誌》(Forbes)全球百大數字公司第25名。此外,鴻海也是台灣唯一連續五年(2018 - 2022)獲得科睿唯安 ( Clarivate Analytics)「全球百大創新機構(Top 100 Global Innovators)」的民營企業。 近年來,積極投入「電動車、數位健康、機器人」三大新興產業以及「人工智慧、半導體、新世代通訊技術」三項新技術領域,以「三加三」結合作為集團重要的長期發展策略,為全球標竿客戶提供完整解決方案,成為全方位智慧生活提供者。