Assembly Engineering Manager
Methoden / IndustrialisierungWir bei ARaymond entwickeln hochmoderne Befestigungs- und Montagesysteme für Produkte, welche die Welt in Bewegung halten.
ARaymond wurde 1865 in Grenoble gegründet, wo sich immer noch der Hauptsitz befindet. Das Unternehmen wird bis heute von der Familie Raymond geführt, welche mit Stolz auf eine Innovationsgeschichte zurückblickt, die mit der Erfindung des Druckknopfes begann.
Der Erfolg von ARaymond basiert seit über 160 Jahren auf menschlichen Werten, die von unserem Servant-Leadership-Modell verkörpert werden. Hierbei stehen das Übertragen von Verantwortung an unsere Beschäftigten sowie ihr Wohlbefinden an erster Stelle.
Wir beschäftigen derzeit mehr als 8 500 Personen in 25 Ländern und setzen uns dafür ein, im globalen Befestigungs- und Montagemarkt die führende Position in Sachen Nachhaltigkeit einzunehmen.
Verbinden Sie die Teile, die die Welt in Bewegung halten
Sie arbeiten in einem sauberen, umweltfreundlichen und hochtechnologischen Fertigungsumfeld und tragen dazu bei, hochmoderne Befestigungs- und Montagesysteme für die täglichen Innovationen zu entwickeln, auf die wir uns alle verlassen.
- Develop and maintain assembly manufacturing standards, best practices, design guidelines, and the Assembly Manufacturing Playbook to drive consistency and standardization across North American operations.
- Drive manufacturing standardization across all North American facilities. (US,CA,MX)
- Support new product development, quoting, and industrialization activities by defining manufacturing concepts, assembly processes, equipment, labor, tooling, and facility requirements while leading feasibility reviews and supporting successful program launches.
- Participate in launch readiness reviews and ensure manufacturing risks are identified and mitigated.
- Support successful SOP execution through stable process development.
- Develop technical specifications for assembly equipment and automation systems.
- Lead equipment sourcing, supplier selection, and technical evaluations.
- Support capital appropriation requests and investment justification.
- Manage assembly equipment implementation activities.
- Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies and automation opportunities.
- Drive manufacturing excellence through productivity, throughput, utilization, OEE, and cost improvement initiatives by leading line optimization, debottlenecking, process improvements, automation projects, and best practice deployment.
- Establish labor, machine, and cycle time standards to support accurate costing and quotation activities, provide manufacturing expertise during customer and internal technical reviews, and support strategic business growth initiatives through early manufacturing engagement.
- Participate in customer and internal technical reviews as manufacturing expert.
- Develop assembly capacity models, capability assessments, and expansion plans to ensure manufacturing resources, equipment, labor, and facilities support current and future business requirements.
- Support S&OP processes through manufacturing capability assessments.
- Lead, mentor, and develop assembly engineering talent, strengthen technical capabilities across the region, support succession planning, and foster cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Costing, and Commercial teams.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial)
- 8+ years in manufacturing/assembly engineering
- Demonstrated leadership in both program launches and leading cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated experience in PFMEA / Process Risk Analysis
- Demonstrated experience in Control Plans & Process Documentation
- Demonstrated experience in Assembly Line Design & Balancing such as Time studies, line balancing methods, work content analysis
- Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing Tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard work development, Waste identification (Muda)
- Strong experience in fluid handling assembly systems, injection molded component assembly, and leak testing, vision systems, and joining processes, preferred.
- Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing, preferred.
- Deep understanding of assembly technologies (manual and automated)
- Strong execution and problem-solving capability
- Ability to link design, manufacturing, and cost performance
- Cross-functional leadership and communication
- Focus on standardization and scalable solutions
- Assembly Manufacturing Engineers
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing plant environments on a regular basis.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment during program launches, including extended hours when required.
- Frequent walking and standing on the production floor during equipment reviews, line audits, and launch support.
- Ability to observe, evaluate, and support assembly system setup, installation, and debugging
- Occasional need to bend, reach, or move around equipment and production lines
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally (tools, components, equipment parts)
- Travel between sites and supplier locations 20–40%.
- Core Behaviors and Skills
- Servant Leadership
- Collaborating with Others
- Creating Change
- Empowering Others
- Taking Responsibility
- Technical/Functional Job Performance.
- Customer and Quality Focus.
- Attendance record.
- Timely Completion of assigned tasks and annual goals.
- Accuracy and integrity of work.
As a manager you play a crucial role in fostering a safe and healthy workplace. Your assignments in Health & Safety include, but are not limited to:
- Complying with all company health and safety guidelines and procedures, while actively guiding and supporting your team members on these subjects.
- Participating in all required health and safety trainings to stay informed about best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Engaging and ensuring your team’s participation in health & safety trainings and initiatives.
- Leading health & safety by example.