RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive and coordinate the manufacturing requirements of new products, from project concept to manufacturing release of new products 
• Coordinate and track all stages of prototype and pilot runs.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers and Materials teams to develop documentation for new products (bills of material, routings, and manufacturing instructions)
• Communicate project requirements’, actions, and status with other departments.
• Develops and implements product quality standards between production plants, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods for maximum efficiency.
• Estimates resource requirements, production times and schedule for manufacturing processes.
• Drives the industrial scope as it relates to the specific project requirements.
• Collaborates cross functionally and globally with NPDI & supply chain teams.
• Develops overall Supply Chain Architecture to support the key customer requirements.
• Make vs. Buy studies.
• Equipment, tools & fixture deployment
• Provides feedback to the design team about Design for Manufacturability, assembly, test.
• Drives alignment to the Product Cost expectations throughout the NPDI project implementation.
• Coordinate the manufacturing requirements of new parts, from project concept to release of new products.
• Oversee implementation of manufacturing technology innovations, including new requirements for key processes.
• Track and publish NPDI Deliverables using defined tools and databases.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering environment.
• Effective Process & Organization skills, ability to manage multiple key initiatives.
• Project Management skills/toolset.
• Ability to coordinate cross functional teams within a project execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial/Manufacturing Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience
• NPD/NPI Experience

 

  Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced Manufacturing Training/Expertise (i.e.: Lean, Six-Signa, etc.)
• Strong DFM experience/knowledge
• Strong knowledge in PMP process
• Knowledge in new manufacturing line setup
• Knowledgeable in product cost management