Production Engineering Specialist 60-100%At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
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Head of Productional Excellence

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will optimize production processes by implementing automation technologies, Lean methodologies, and data-driven decision-making. You will drive digital transformation by supporting MES and SAP S/4HANA implementation, ensuring seamless data integration and workflow efficiency. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, introduce new technologies, and apply project and change management principles. With strong communication skills, you will translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights and training sessions, fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence.The work model for the role is: hybrid #LI-hybrid This role is contributing to the division Motion System Drives Switzerland. Main stakeholders are Production and Planning.You will be mainly accountable for:•\tOptimizing production processes by implementing automation technologies and developing automated testing procedures to enhance efficiency and quality.•\tImplementing digital solutions like MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and SAP S/4HANA, ensuring seamless data entry (Single Data Entry), and leveraging IT to streamline production and logistics.•\tAnalyzing production data, integrating systems (SAP, MES), and developing KPIs and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.•\tApplying Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to reduce waste, improve shop floor processes, and enhance resource efficiency as well as leading continuous improvement projects, introducing new technologies, training employees, and fostering a proactive CI culture through communication and problem-solving workshops.

Qualifications for the role

You hold a degree or completed technical training in a relevant field, such as Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.You are highly skilled in Lean methodologies and Six Sigma (Green Belt) and have experience optimizing production processes.You possess strong knowledge of MES systems, digitalization in manufacturing, and data integration between SAP, MES, and IoT.You are adept at data-driven decision-making, using analytics tools to optimize production and logistics processes as well as expertise in automation technologies and their application in manufacturing to enhance efficiency.You have established skills in project management and change management, supporting teams through process transitions.You have excellent communication skills, simplifying complex technical concepts and conducting training sessions effectively, with fluency in German and English.You hold a valid Swiss work permit or are eligible to work in Switzerland.

More about us

ABB System Drives is a global supplier of high-power, high-performance drives, drive systems and packages for industrial processes and large infrastructure applications. With our industry leading technology and global support, we help our customers, partners and equipment manufacturers with asset reliability, performance improvement and energy efficiency in mission critical applications. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). The recruiting process is being led by Azra Filan, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate