Ramp Up Engineer

Location:

Felgueiras, PT Felgueiras, Felgueiras, PT

Job Family: Manufacturing

Country/Region: Portugal

RAMP-UP ENGINEER The Ramp-up Engineer is responsible for managing ramp-up projects to contribute to the ramp-up of new technologies (including Transfer lines) to achieve key performances indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, cycle time, scrap rate, time to market and other project-specific metrics. Key responsibilities include setting deadlines, forecasting resource requirements and closely monitoring project progress to ensure objectives are met. Additional duties involve preparing comprehensive progress reports for upper management, creating lessons learned, managing risks and developing mitigation plans, training teams and maintaining transparent communication with all stakeholders. During The ramp-up progress, the Ramp-up Engineer is responsible for identifying all machine or process issues and proposing solutions to be able to achieve the planned KPIs. This role has a strong project management focus. It is a highly relevant position with both local and external visibility, as achieving the maximum potential of machines (whether transferred or new) as quickly as possible is essential. Along the way, it is also crucial to train a multidisciplinary team in the equipment and processes involved. The Ramp-up Engineer supports the commissioning Department in case of new lines or new processes (IVS) and should obtain technical knowledge and methods for the equipment. Should also be able to train the prodution team on how to properly operate the machines. He/She will work in cooperation with a Junior Engineer, forming a work team, where the responsibility for achieving the final goal rests with both. Your challenge: Lead Ramp-up projects (IVS, SVS or Transfer machines) and ensure completion of projects according to scope, plan and budget Create Ramp-up Project Agreement, according to template to define expectations, targets, KPI’s and time Develop and manage a project schedule and work plan Drive troubleshooting and crisis situations to get the ramp-up process back on track when needed Predict resources needed to reach objectives in an effective and efficient manner Report to the management relevant KPIs, risks and issues Propose process improvements Exploring continuously the possible technical developments Works closely with the Transfer Team, Commissioning Team and the Operations Department In the absence of the local manager and / or Supervisor, has the right to make decisions and to take the necessary steps to ensure the continuity of production Participation in Lean activities Knowledge of Power, Automation, Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Mechanics, is a plus Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and lessons learned Ensure that the project team have a customer driven approach Drawing attention to the manager to any difficulties in understanding or following the guidelines Drawing attention to inefficiency of the system Performing their job in compliance with the guidelines given Take responsibility for those safety aspects identified for the given position What we expect from you: Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineer or relevant experience 3-4 years of work experience in Project Management Post Graduation in Project Management, is plus SixSigma certifications, is a plus English Level: B2 – Upper Intermediate level (base on the scale of the Common European Framework) is amust Good communication skills Analytical skills and Strategic mindset Proficient decision-making skills and problems solving skills Self-motivated and a genuine interest in improving processes and internal customer relationships Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions Able to work as part of a team and be adaptable and flexible Ability to multi-task and organize efficiently and effectively Be flexible and be able to deal with stress periods Shown Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Provides and develops solutions to problems of limited scope Ability to convey a positive and professional image to internal and external customers Adhere to company QA and EHS policies (Quality, LOTO, Confined Space, Fall protection, etc) Recurrent travelling during the training period (up to some consecutive weeks)  Recurrent travelling during commissioning phases (up to 3 weeks)

RAMP-UP ENGINEER

The Ramp-up Engineer is responsible for managing ramp-up projects to contribute to the ramp-up of new technologies (including Transfer lines) to achieve key performances indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, cycle time, scrap rate, time to market and other project-specific metrics.

Key responsibilities include setting deadlines, forecasting resource requirements and closely monitoring project progress to ensure objectives are met. Additional duties involve preparing comprehensive progress reports for upper management, creating lessons learned, managing risks and developing mitigation plans, training teams and maintaining transparent communication with all stakeholders. During The ramp-up progress, the Ramp-up Engineer is responsible for identifying all machine or process issues and proposing solutions to be able to achieve the planned KPIs.

This role has a strong project management focus. It is a highly relevant position with both local and external visibility, as achieving the maximum potential of machines (whether transferred or new) as quickly as possible is essential. Along the way, it is also crucial to train a multidisciplinary team in the equipment and processes involved.

The Ramp-up Engineer supports the commissioning Department in case of new lines or new processes (IVS) and should obtain technical knowledge and methods for the equipment. Should also be able to train the prodution team on how to properly operate the machines.

He/She will work in cooperation with a Junior Engineer, forming a work team, where the responsibility for achieving the final goal rests with both.

Your challenge:

Lead Ramp-up projects (IVS, SVS or Transfer machines) and ensure completion of projects according to scope, plan and budget
Create Ramp-up Project Agreement, according to template to define expectations, targets, KPI’s and time

Develop and manage a project schedule and work plan

Drive troubleshooting and crisis situations to get the ramp-up process back on track when needed

Predict resources needed to reach objectives in an effective and efficient manner

Report to the management relevant KPIs, risks and issues

Propose process improvements

Exploring continuously the possible technical developments

Works closely with the Transfer Team, Commissioning Team and the Operations Department

In the absence of the local manager and / or Supervisor, has the right to make decisions and to take the necessary steps to ensure the continuity of production

Participation in Lean activities

Knowledge of Power, Automation, Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Mechanics, is a plus

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and lessons learned

Ensure that the project team have a customer driven approach
Drawing attention to the manager to any difficulties in understanding or following the guidelines
Drawing attention to inefficiency of the system
Performing their job in compliance with the guidelines given
Take responsibility for those safety aspects identified for the given position

What we expect from you:

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineer or relevant experience

3-4 years of work experience in Project Management

Post Graduation in Project Management, is plus

SixSigma certifications, is a plus

English Level: B2 – Upper Intermediate level (base on the scale of the Common European Framework) is amust

Good communication skills

Analytical skills and Strategic mindset

Proficient decision-making skills and problems solving skills

Self-motivated and a genuine interest in improving processes and internal customer relationships

Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions

Able to work as part of a team and be adaptable and flexible

Ability to multi-task and organize efficiently and effectively

Be flexible and be able to deal with stress periods

Shown Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Provides and develops solutions to problems of limited scope

Ability to convey a positive and professional image to internal and external customers

Adhere to company QA and EHS policies (Quality, LOTO, Confined Space, Fall protection, etc)
Recurrent travelling during the training period (up to some consecutive weeks) 
Recurrent travelling during commissioning phases (up to 3 weeks)

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

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