Anass Knidil

Experience

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  OCP SA

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Maintenance Engineer
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  Société Chérifienne de Matériel Industriel et Ferroviaire

  Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

  Design Engineer

  • Design of two kerosene pressure vessels for Expert Eye Engineering according to ASME and CODAP codes.• Finite elements design and verification of the two pressure vessels using the ANSYSsoftware.• Design and verification of pressure vessel using the AUTOPIPE Vessel software.• Preparation of the overall plans and plans of details with AUTOCAD.

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  MARTUR FOMPAK International

  Oct 2018 - Aug 2022

  • Led 10 factory pillars to ensure the implementation of World Class Manufacturing System• Led and develop engineering projects to improve Quality and Health & Safety standards• Provided guidance for Industrial means and tools for new projects to ensure smooth execution• Redesigned warehouse layout to increase capacity by 80% by using VNA• Reduced the cost of poor quality COPR by 3% by optimizing the destructive test through the usage of machine learning program in nut welding process• Created and maintained all departments PFMEA and SWI’s• Reduced the handling of NOC parts by 5% through the integration of Quality-Gate• Led the plant capacity studies for new and existing projects of 5 departments• Improved and developed maintenance methods such as EWO analysis, breakdown maps, SCADA system, human error analysis, preventive maintenance• Identified and implemented continuous improvement activities to reduce manufacturing cost through data analysis (i.e., Time and motion studies, capability studies, Pareto analysis etc.)• Assisted in the development and maintenance of APQP documents (i.e., PFMEA, standard work procedures, process flow etc.)• Identified waste in the production processes such as motion and waiting, and create data driven improvements utilizing Lean tools such as RCCA, 5S, Value Steam Mapping (VSM)• Led KPI’s improvement of 5 different activities (Assembly, Welding, Foam, Cover, HR&AR)• Participated in engineering design reviews and design for manufacturing meetings to provide guidance with respect to best manufacturing methods Show less • Started-up Moroccan greenfield Factory for Renault X52 project• Led the production team of 120 employees• Led the installation, commissioning, and ramp-up of high-volume seat production lines in the project phase and serial life to reach 85% efficiency• Reduced 6552 manhours by combining 3 robotic cells• Reduced scrap rate from 12% to 1.5% and rework rate from 20% to 3%• Led SAP PP activities: COGI analysis, Bill of Materials audits, Routings definition, Planning, etc.• Performed daily data analysis to understand the department’s problems• Developed standard work procedures, standardized work, and Area Leaders in standards• Led and participated in investigations of root cause analyses, implement improvements to eliminate defects, improve product quality and yield• Led QRQCs and participate in 8D workshops for root cause analysis for quality defects and define corrective actions• Assisted in resolving supplier technical issues and product return related investigations• Worked in partnership with quality, process engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve operational technical issues and the development of new systems processes• Managed production department of 30 MAG welding robots, 15 spot welding robots,12 assembly machines and 8 nut welding machines. • Led overall equipment effectiveness OEE analysis and improvement of 5 production lines to define process improvements and reach 85% Show less

  • Plant Continuous Improvement Supervisor

    Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Welding & Assembly Manufacuring Engineer

    Oct 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Welding Production Manufacturing Engineer

    Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
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  KIRCHHOFF Automotive

  Oct 2022 - now

  Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

  • Leading new Body-In-White BIW (Welding & Assembly) programs from design to manufacturing• Leading existing BIW processes improvement and troubleshooting• Managing cross functional teams to ensure smooth projects implementation• Participating in the development and maintenance of Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Control Plans• Driving cost reduction and yield improvements through process validation and production analysis• Leading the feasibility study and implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECO)• Leading new production lines acceptance both at the integrator and plant side• Creating and maintaining manufacturing instructions, routings, and processes from design to mass production• Troubleshooting and improving existing machines and workflows• Leading continuous improvement projects to optimize manufacturing efficiency throughout the plant• Managing integrators/vendors to ensure the planning, specs, and project contract are being respected• Managing new programs’ time-studies, process validation, work instructions and training associates• Leading the annual and quarterly capex as per the defined projects Show less