Manufacturing Area Manager

On behalf of our client, a North American company producing and selling pressure equipment, we are currently recruiting a Electrical Engineer / Technologist Reporting Line: China General ManagerLocation: Pinghu (Jiaxing), China We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer/Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves close collaboration with the engineering team based at the headquarters in NA, working on cutting-edge projects that drive the future of power technology.Responsibilities Design and develop electrical systems and components for power equipment. Conduct simulations and testing of electrical systems to ensure functionality and compliance with industry standards. Innovate and improve existing products based on market needs and technological advancements. Collaborate closely with the engineering team in HQ to ensure seamless integration and alignment of project goals. Participate in cross-functional meetings to share progress, challenges, and solutions. Engage in hands-on development and prototyping of new products. Work in the lab and on the production floor to bring designs from concept to reality. Assist in developing and implementing quality control processes to ensure the highest standards of product quality. Train and mentor the quality control department to enhance their skills and understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices. Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and user manuals. Provide regular updates and reports to management and the HQ engineering team. Ensure safety standards are met and adhered to. Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field. A Master degree is a plus. 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the power equipment manufacturing industry. Proven experience in designing and developing electrical systems and components. Hands-on experience in product development and prototyping. Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices. Proficiency in CAD software and electrical simulation tools. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Ability to train and mentor team members. Proficiency in English is required; proficiency in Mandarin is a significant advantage. If you are interested to know more about the opportunity, please send your CV to Mr Massimo Boero at: m.boero@conseachina.com

For our client, an international company that manufactures semi-finished plastic products for several industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, solar energy, and so on, we are looking for the OPERATIONS MANAGER to oversee 2 manufacturing plants based in North America. Mission: The candidate will coordinate Production, Quality and Logistics functions of each plant, reporting to the General Manager / Managing Director. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the manufacturing process in two plants. Coordinates the two manufacturing plants' short-term and long-term planning, KPIs, and operating procedures. Ensures proper inventory management and allocation of resources, as well as the continuous improvement of the production processes and the flow of incoming material to feed the production processes, together with the respective plant production managers. Manage production efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of products by monitoring and evaluating operational effectiveness. Propose changes to the effects necessary to improve the viability and quality of the products. Promote and drive continuous improvement, ensuring leading indicators align with procedures and targets defined by local and global manufacturing practices. Ensures compliance with the required lead times, orders, and deliveries. Assess, manage, and monitor the correct training of the plant's personnel to assure compliance, quality, and safety. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills: BS Degree in Engineering (preferred) 10 years of experience processing plastics materials with at least five years experience in a supervising / managing role. Previous experience managing production / operations at a manufacturing / transforming company specializing in semi-finished plastics products, for the medical and electronics industries as preferred. Production management and knowledge of production processes, continuous improvement, quality controls and management, industrial logistics flows, machine installation, process engineering, and improvement. Fluent in English and in Italian (preferred) Excellent leadership and communication skills Strong teamwork and conflict management skills Problem-solving approach Flexibility and adaptability Ability to travel 50% of the time, domestically and internationally Job location: The candidate could live in either USA location.  

For a prestigious multinational group, we are looking for a:   MAINTENANCE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT – CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT EXPERT The Maintenance Subject Matter Expert is a member of the central Head Quarter Continuous Improvement Team inside Manufacturing Function, which coordinates and supports the Company Manufacturing Excellence worldwide. Main objective is the development and successful implementation system, with focus on the continuous improvement of the maintenance, to achieve significant cost savings, improve the reliability and uptime of the machinery, the management of spare parts and the efficiency of the maintenance organization.   Main responsibilities Developing and maintaining the standards and methods related to the Professional and Autonomous Maintenance improvement stream and creating the associated training material. Serving as a trainer about Maintenance standards and improvement methods inside the Company Academy, in order to create an adequate level of competence in the Head Quarter and in the Factories. Providing the necessary support to the Plant Directors, Maintenance stream leaders and improvement teams inside the factories, in order to successfully implement the standards and methods according to the Company System Road Map, also through dedicated missions on site. Identifying good practices, together with the Stream leaders in the factories and promoting their implementation in other factories, whenever convenient. Monitoring the progress of PMS implementation and projects achievements. Serving as an assessor during the audits, regularly performed in the factories. Has a technical background, reinforced by shop-floor practice, that will enable creative and cost-effective solutions applying the Maintenance improvement principles. Is a leader in the implementation of the continuous improvement system worldwide, capable of interacting with all levels of the organization. Develops an adequate level of competence about the Company organization, production process to support the successful implementation and the results of the continuous improvement as a whole. Technical and Soft Skills At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, with a significative experience in maintenance management. Master's Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Management. Fluency in English, other languages such as: German, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Chinese, are considered a plus. Sound understanding of Manufacturing Improvement Systems. Sound understanding of the Professional and Autonomous Maintenance improvement methods. Ability to work in international teams. Travelling flexibility.   Location: Milan

Per azienda internazionale attiva nel settore delle tecnologie per la refrigerazione e l’efficienza energetica, impegnata nello sviluppo di soluzioni innovative e sostenibili per il raffreddamento, il riscaldamento e la ventilazione, stiamo ricercando un/una Senior Designer 3D con esperienza nella progettazione meccanica e conoscenze termodinamiche. La figura sarà responsabile dello sviluppo e dell’ottimizzazione di componenti e attrezzature speciali, con particolare attenzione all’efficienza e alla sostenibilità dei progetti. Principali responsabilità Progettazione e sviluppo di apparecchiature e componenti in ambiente 3D. Creazione di disegni tecnici dettagliati e documentazione di progetto. Collaborazione con i team di ingegneria, produzione e acquisti per migliorare processi e prodotti. Supporto tecnico nella definizione di specifiche e preventivi. Ricerca autonoma di soluzioni tecniche innovative orientate alla qualità, all’efficienza e alla riduzione dei costi. Requisiti Laurea o diploma in ambito tecnico/meccanico. Esperienza nella progettazione meccanica, preferibilmente nel settore della refrigerazione o impiantistica termica. Conoscenze di termodinamica e scambiatori di calore. Ottimo utilizzo di SOLIDWORKS o software equivalenti. Buona conoscenza della lingua inglese. Attitudine al lavoro di squadra e capacità di comunicazione efficace.

For a multinational group, we are looking for a:                                Project Leader The candidate will be responsible for the following activities: Plan and coordinate all phases of project development, from the Project Start to the Series Production. Analyse the contents of the product identikit, the technical requirements enclosed in the customer specifications, as well as the regulatory requirements related to the product and the sales market. Define the project budget and the development Gantt and will regularly report their status to the Management, defining any corrective actions that might be necessary. Lead the product design and validation phases in compliance with the shared technical and quality requirements, he define the tasks and resources necessary for the completion of the intermediate project "gates", he support the Marketing and Sales Departments in the management of the Client (external), and he manage – with the Team – the requests of the stakeholders. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor or Master's Degree  Good knowledge of the product (gas valve for residential and commercial boilers) - both in terms of components and of use in application - and of the regulations related to it. Adequate knowledge of materials (metals, elastomers, plastics) and their main mechanical characteristics. Good knowledge of design methodologies (DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE ...) and product development tools (PPAP, APQP, ...) Good organizational, managerial, and relational skills (Project Management, Negotiation and conflict management, Team building). Strong leadership is required to guide and guide the Team to the result, and a good knowledge of the English language (written and spoken) to be able to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers. Workplace: Padova Area

For an important multinational company operating in Automotive sector, we are looking for a: PROCESS INJECTION TECHNOLOGIST Reporting to the Plant Process Engineering Manager, he/she will ensure that moulds, dies and tooling’s are at the disposal of the plant when needed by giving technical know-how and expertise in this area.   Main activities and responsibilities: Prepare all the documentation of new moulds. Define process parameters for new moulds. Assure that project target of scrap effectiveness are achieved for new moulds. Supervise technically the repair of the existing moulds. Train and to give technical support to the Moulds Teams when necessary. Guarantee the fulfilment of the Health and Safety policies and procedures in his area of responsibility. Report to the Production Manager about his activity, as well as on new deficiencies detected in moulds, dies and tooling, etc. Report the Production Manager about his performance indicators of its supervised area. Actively cooperate with the Department in the maintenance, promotion and improvement of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Environment   Technical and personal skills: High School Degree. Minimum 5 years in a similar position. Aesthetical products evaluation skills. Functional products evaluation skills. Identification of problems' sources. Know-how on plastic materials. Launch and definition of changes/MAP on components. Launch and definition of MAP for thermoplastic moulds. Molding tools knowledge. Self confidence and self efficacy, verbal communication, initiative, organization of own work, job scheduling, tenacity, flexibility. English (Sufficient Level).   Place of work: Moncalieri (TO)

Posizione Aperta: Responsabile Operativo Stiamo ricercando una figura professionale  per la gestione operativa di importanti autorimesse situate nel comune di Milano. Il candidato selezionato sarà responsabile del coordinamento delle attività quotidiane, interfacciandosi con il personale operativo di ciascun garage, il reparto amministrativo e l'amministrazione del personale. La posizione prevede un rapporto diretto con il Consiglio di Amministrazione e un'elevata autonomia nell'attuazione delle decisioni aziendali. Principali responsabilità: Coordinare l’operatività di 4/5 strutture di autorimesse, assicurando una gestione efficiente dei turni di lavoro e del personale (ciascuna autorimessa comprende un capo garage e operatori di cassa). Pianificare e gestire le manutenzioni ordinarie e straordinarie delle strutture, garantendo il corretto svolgimento delle attività programmate. Supervisionare il flusso di informazioni per la gestione amministrativa e contabile, inclusi abbonamenti, corrispettivi, casse automatiche e sistemi POS. Requisiti richiesti: Esperienza di 5/10 anni in ruoli operativi e di gestione del personale. Conoscenza approfondita dei sistemi informativi del settore, tra cui moduli Telepass, software per la gestione dei corrispettivi e abbonamenti, e interfacce con software contabili. Spiccate doti di leadership e orientamento al raggiungimento degli obiettivi. Eccellenti capacità relazionali e di coordinamento del personale. Se possiedi le competenze richieste e sei alla ricerca di una nuova sfida professionale, ti invitiamo a inviarci la tua candidatura.

Sei interessato/a ad entrare in un team di R&D dedicato allo sviluppo di prodotti per la mobilità di domani? Brembo, perseguendo la sua mission di Solution Provider attraverso soluzioni sempre più digitali, connesse e sostenibili, con il supporto di Consea è alla ricerca di profili ingegneristici meccatronici, meccanici, elettronici di eccellenza, da inserire nel proprio organico. Potresti far parte del gruppo che ha sviluppato SENSIFY il pionieristico sistema frenante che integra l’intelligenza artificiale per offrire un’esperienza di guida unica, cosa aspetti?   PROJECT VERIFICATION TECHNICIAN   ABOUT THE JOB Il/la Project Verification Technician partecipa alle attività di sperimentazione di sistemi elettromeccanici e elettroidraulici innovativi, assicura l’esecuzione di prove di sviluppo e integrazione meccanica su banchi statici, garantisce l’esecuzione di processi di assemblaggio e collaudo con l’obiettivo di verificare la corrispondenza dei prodotti alle specifiche di progettazione e ai requisiti stabiliti dagli enti di sviluppo tecnico e dai Clienti, nel rispetto delle scadenze previste dai piani di sviluppo.   RESPONSABILITA’ Garantire la definizione dei diversi tipi di test (integrazione, funzionali e sicurezza) di sottosistemi e componenti per le varie fasi di progetto (sviluppo, validazione); Garantire la definizione dei diversi processi (assemblaggio e verifica) di sottosistemi e componenti per le varie fasi di progetto (sviluppo, validazione); Garantire la definizione e/o il miglioramento di documenti, metodi, procedure, processi e strumenti specifici per l’area di appartenenza; Garantire la realizzazione, la manutenzione, la taratura della strumentazione dei banchi di prova; Garantire la preparazione, l'allestimento e l’esecuzione dei diversi tipi di test e processi di assemblaggio; Garantire l’analisi dei dati acquisiti, la compilazione e la redazione delle relazioni di prova ed assemblaggio; Garantire l’analisi degli scostamenti e la ricerca di possibili cause, proponendo eventuali soluzioni in ottica di miglioramento continuo; Assicurare una continua attività critica di controllo preventivo in termini di sicurezza.   Il candidato ideale è in possesso di un Diploma meccanico, meccatronico, elettromeccanico, elettrotecnico, elettronico, ha una buona conoscenza della lingua inglese, ha una buona operatività unitamente a delle spiccate abilità relazionali, una propensione al lavoro in team ed è fortemente orientato a modalità di lavoro sul campo. E‘ inoltre richiesta la conoscenza del prodotto Brembo, della strumentazione di test e delle misure meccaniche/elettriche/elettroniche, di strumenti di analisi di dati (Excel, Diadem, Matlab), un’ottima abilità nella manipolazione ed assemblaggio di componenti meccanici, elettromeccanici ed elettronici.

For our client in the luxury sector, we're looking for a:SHOES & LEATHER GOODS MERCHANDISERMain activities and responsibilities: • Gather selling on different markets and channels (retail, franchising e wholesale) to structure the collection; • Gather feedback on products from the market fostering; initiatives and special project to meet needs of different markets; • Monitoring both on a qualitative and on a quantitative levels competitors on pricing, products, materials, shapes; • Elaborating and establishing the collection plan (functions, price ranges, number of lines, model types etc); • Managing the process of defining price objectives for the collections; • To guarantee activities in order to support during editing of samples for finalizing final offers and display programs; • Supporting in defining products purchasing packages adapted according to different features/dimensions of Boutiques and shops; • To guarantee commercial forecast activities related to collections’ trends (sell out forecast to allow Production start over); • Training sessions organization in show room before buying office start to show to sales associates, Boutique managers and Retail employees the collection mood, the materials, the products and accordingly the different way to utilize them.   Requirements: • 3 + years of experience; • Strong knowledge of RTW; • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required; • Analytical, organizational skills and strategy building skills; • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, relational skills; flexibility and open minded approach; • Judgment and mature business skills; • Fluent English, knowledge of French is a plus

Per prestigioso Gruppo multinazionale leader nel settore del raffreddamento, stiamo cercando un/una:   SUPPLY CHAIN PROCUREMENT ENGINEER   La posizione prevede l’approvvigionamento dei materiali di propria competenza, gestendone i parametri di riordino e di stock level, assicurandone la disponibilità in accordo al piano di produzione, monitorando le giacenze di magazzino ed evitando missing parts o stock out.   Principali responsabilità: Analisi dei fabbisogni dei materiali (MRP); Emissione ordini di acquisto, sollecito e raccolta conferme d'ordine; Organizzazione trasporti e conti lavoro; Aggiornamento e sollecito consegne + Compilazione piano di expediting; Analisi del valore magazzino e monitoraggio KPI ITR e Obsolescenza; Aggiornamento parametri logistici (punti di riordino e livello scorte); Ridurre la numerosità dei mancanti alla data programmata; mantenere sotto controllo il livello delle scorte di magazzino e il relativo valore; mantenere il valore ITR al valore target stabilito; ottimizzare i trasporti.   CARATTERISTICHE PERSONALI E COMPETENZE TECNICHE Laurea; Conoscenza gestionali e applicativi informatici (Sap, …); Gestione amministrativa e documentale del magazzino (inventari, indici di rotazione, stock, giacenze, fatturazione, ecc.); Gestione delle attività di approvvigionamento; Pianificazione e programmazione produzione e controllo materiali; Conoscenza del processo produttivo e dei materiali; Gestione delle spedizioni (piani di carico, rispetto tempi di consegna, stoccaggio, ecc.); Followership e proattività (Autonomia); Efficacia e orientamento al risultato (Iniziativa); Spirito di squadra, negoziazione, orientamento al Cliente, problem solving; Fluente conoscenza della lingua inglese.   Sede: Pavia