Smart Factory Engineering Leader

Smart Factory Engineering Leader

Overview
Job title: Smart Factory Leader

Location: Brazil (São João da Barra) or Denmark (Kalundborg)

Job Requirements:

• Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation and related areas;
• Specialization in Production Administration, Operations Research, IT Project Management, People Management and/or related areas.
• Advanced English level;
• Advanced Office Package;
• Knowledge of Project management tools (MS Project);
• Knowledge of production information management systems (PIMS, MES, etc.);
• CAD tools;
• Knowledge of cybersecurity norms and standards.

Main responsibilities:

• Leading the digital transformation
• Defining and executing the digitalization strategy for the production of flexible pipelines, revisiting and considering previous experiences in existing systems and plans.
• Coordinating the team of engineers and technicians involved in the plant's digital transformation.
• Promoting an Industry 4.0 culture, encouraging innovation and the adoption of new technologies.
• Align digitalization initiatives with the company's strategic guidelines.
• Implementation of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Review and update the MES implementation plan, ensuring alignment with operational needs.
• Define and manage MES interfaces with other corporate systems, such as ERP, Planning, Quality and SCADA.
• Coordinating the selection and contracting of suppliers to implement the MES at the plants in Brazil and Denmark.
• Supervising the implementation of the MES, ensuring compliance with industry standards and good practices.
• Monitoring testing, validation and training of operational teams.
• Development and Management of Automated Measurement Systems
• Supervising the specification, development and implementation of automated measurement systems for quality control and manufacturing monitoring.
• Coordinating the commissioning and certification of these systems to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Integrating the measurement systems with the MES and other company digital platforms.
• Ensuring the traceability of measurement data and its use for continuous process improvement.
• Managing and Updating Information Plans
• Periodically update the information plans to reflect changes in industrial processes and new technological requirements.
• Ensure that the data collected by the measurement and MES systems is correctly structured for analysis and decision-making.
• Standardize the collection, storage and use of digital information in the organization, including appropriate access permissions per user.
• Digital Systems Support and Maintenance
• Keeping servers, licenses and connections up and running to ensure the highest possible availability of the MES and measurement systems, including adherence to cybersecurity policies, information protection and backup.
• Define digital asset management policies to ensure the longevity and efficiency of the systems implemented.
• Monitor updates and optimizations of digital systems to keep the plant at high performance.
• Research and Technological Innovation
• Monitoring new technologies and market trends for the evolution of the digital factory.
• Evaluating and proposing the adoption of new digital solutions, such as artificial intelligence, IoT, machine learning and advanced automation.
• Check the possibility of establishing partnerships with startups, universities and technology suppliers to accelerate innovation.
• Performance indicator management
• Define and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) related to digital transformation, such as MES efficiency, reliability of measurement systems and the impact of new technologies.
• Preparing reports and presentations for senior management on the progress of digital initiatives.
• Using data-based analysis to recommend improvements to production processes.
• Training and Capacity Building
• Promote training for operational and technical teams on the use and maintenance of digital systems.
• Create manuals, guides and educational materials to facilitate the absorption of new technologies.
• Encourage a mindset of innovation and digitalization among employees.