Senior Expert - Ultrasonic Welding (m/f/d)

About the role

LEONI, a global supplier of complex wiring systems and cable harnesses for the automotive industry, is looking for a Senior Expert in ultrasonic welding to join its Center of Expertise in Arad. You will lead and ensure the implementation of standardized processes and advanced equipment solutions that affect production excellence across several international sites, working closely with the German headquarters on the Production Management strategic roadmap for ultrasonic welding.

Key responsibilities

• Define and optimize ultrasonic welding processes, including setting and validating critical parameters.
• Work closely with and support product and component development teams.
• Lead process development and industrialization of new products, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
• Establish and implement global technical standards and procedures, including tools, systems, methods and best practices for ultrasonic welding across sites.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve quality, cost-effectiveness, profitability and process capability.
• Develop the standard concept for end-to-end material flow in production facilities, including layouts according to LEAN principles.
• Provide expert troubleshooting and root cause analysis for welding defects and production issues.
• Specify, select and support the implementation of ultrasonic welding equipment, together with suppliers and in line with the global equipment strategy.
• Train, mentor and support engineering and production teams, ensuring effective knowledge transfer.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or Materials Science.
• At least 5 years of professional leading experience in ultrasonic welding.
• Strong background in mechanical engineering and welding technologies; a Master's degree or further education in welding is regarded as a plus.
• Advanced English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Required skills

• Strong technical skills to understand, lead and drive engineering projects.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on process optimization based on defined KPIs.
• Strong communication and networking skills with internal and external customers.