Job Description
Senior Production Engineering Specialist
Job Location:  San Giovanni Valdarno
Department:  Process Engineering
Work Model:  On Site
Full-Time/Part-Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Req ID:  1558

As a Senior Production Engineering Specialist, you will lead the definition, optimization, and industrialization of production processes, ensuring operational excellence across multiple manufacturing lines and sites. You will act as a technical reference within the organization, driving cross-functional alignment between R&D, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to deliver robust, scalable, and cost-effective production solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

1. Industrialization & Process Design

  • Lead the end-to-end industrialization of new products, from DfM validation to full-scale ramp-up.
  • Define manufacturing concepts, layouts, and automation strategies, ensuring scalability and alignment with long-term capacity plans.
  • Oversee CapEx planning, technical specifications, supplier selection, and project execution for new production assets.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards across all implemented processes.

2. Production Ramp-up & Operations

  • Coordinate and supervise the production ramp-up phase to ensure a smooth transition to mass production.
  • Support daily operations through structured problem-solving (8D, DMAIC), ensuring stable process capability and FPY improvement.
  • Mentor production engineers and technicians in process control, documentation, and standardization (SOPs, work instructions).
  • Drive cross-site alignment of best practices, standard work, and process governance.

3. Data Analysis & Process Optimization

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
  • Identify improvement opportunities in cycle time, waste reduction, and automation through structured root cause and cost–benefit analysis.
  • Develop and monitor key production KPIs and continuously improve manufacturing efficiency and robustness.

4. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the production team.
  • Scout and evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment.
  • Drive cost reduction, cycle time improvement, and quality enhancement projects.

 

Your Background

 

  • Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related fields).
  • 5+ years of experience in production or industrial engineering, ideally in an international manufacturing environment.
  • Proven track record in process industrialization, line commissioning, and cross-functional project leadership.
  • Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, BI tools, and statistical process analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills in multicultural environments.
  • Working proficiency in English

 

Nice to Have:

 

  • Experience with CAD tools and 3D model analysis (SolidWorks).
  • Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing traceability tools.
  • Familiarity with automation, robotics, or digital manufacturing platforms.
  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
  • Previous involvement in cross-site or international projects.

 

What’s in it for you? 

Work with the best specialists in their field, in a diverse environment with unparalleled global reach. Feel inspired by our fast growth. You will have the accountability to own your part in enabling a future of sustainable and efficient mobility. You can also count on a competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are at the core of what we do. We celebrate different experiences and perspectives, and we aim to empower everyone in the creation of sustainable solutions for people all over the world. Our individual differences make us successful.  

  

About ABB E-Mobility  

ABB E-mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology and a partner of choice for the world’s biggest electric vehicle OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators. With a strong R&D pipeline, our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – means we are actively enabling the future of E-Mobility, not just predicting it. 

 

Information at a Glance

Operations

Welcome to Operations, where strategic supply chain management and operational excellence meet. Our teams focus on supply chain strategy, vendor partnerships, and KPI tracking to ensure cost-effective operations. We manage transitions to mass production and fulfill European and North American demand from our factories in San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy and Phoenix, USA whilst optimizing the global value chain. Within Operations advanced capabilities drive quality standards and continuous improvement, while HSE ensures safety and environmental compliance. Warranty management and PMO lead operational projects aligned with strategic goals.