Industrial Engineering & Production Optimization Leader

About the Role

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: Operation Manager

Work model for the role is:

Your Role and Responsibilities

You will have the opportunity to lead a function focused on the optimization of the Production organization's assembly methods, processes, and equipment. Each day, you will ensure that the production process aligns with the project targets, approves the design, both for internal or external development processes and performs the final test in accordance with the project's data. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring the efficiency of all external production processes.

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact, as you will be accountable for:

• Defining production costs and the sequence of the working phases of a new production process to minimize cost and maximize quality
• Developing and proposing the estimated budget of investments necessary for the development of new products and processes
• Supporting the Supply Chain Management department in selecting suppliers, evaluating the technology and capacity, and determining the best option
• Cooperating with international teams in the optimization of technical standards and supporting engineers in the definition or configuration of new design rules

Qualifications for the Role

• Several years of experience in the field of industrial engineering or continuous improvement
• Experience with large R&D and industrialization projects, knowledge in simultaneous engineering is desirable
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and familiarity with tools like SAP, Creo and Windchill
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach
• Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken
• Familiarity with quality control processes and standards

Benefits

Locally, you can count on:

• Competitive compensation: Attractive salary packages and performance bonuses
• Corporate welfare: Access to a wide range of services and personal well-being support
• Career development: Structured career paths, individual development plans, opportunities for internal mobility, including international roles, technical and managerial training programs, mentoring and access to global learning platforms
• Flexibility and work-life balance: Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration
• Employee Support: Free services like psychological help, wellness coaching, and emotional support for employees and their families
• Parental Leave: At least 12 weeks of fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers, promoting DEI values
• Meal allowance: Ticket restaurant is provided to support daily lunch expenses

About ABB

ABB Traction Division is a recognized leader in onboard propulsion technologies that drive innovation in rail, bus, and industrial vehicle electrification. A comprehensive range of high-performance and full lifecycle managed propulsion, auxiliary and energy storage solutions help improve energy efficiency and contribute to making transportation more sustainable.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

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Why ABB

We care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

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