Preferred knowledge and experience in production manufacturing assembly processes
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), PFMEA, DFMEA, statistical data analysis, risk analysis, flow layout and other related engineering tools
Work with New Product Development design engineers to evaluate and advise product design for optimized manufacturability
Work with and lead development with equipment suppliers to deliver custom processing solutions to achieve goals and objectives
Research and evaluate new technologies and breakthrough processes to accelerate competitive manufacturing advantage
Utilize prototyping methods to develop and prepare engineering samples for evaluation and testing
Provide multiple what-if scenarios to find best total cost solution with financial impacts with emphasis on delivery timelines
Strong emphasis on fixture and gaging design, utilizing 3D CAD software
Lead manufacturing projects, providing direction, guidance and engineering expertise to team members
Facilitate project flow involving regular contact with engineering, manufacturing and other cross functional teams when necessary
Excellent verbal and written communication to make formal presentations regarding project status to team and management
Provide input with cross functional teams of baseline staffing and skillset required as related to the operational complexity of the process
Excellent interpersonal skills to work in a team environment and challenge status quo with respect to drive the best solutions for the business
Lead operations milestone delivery through the VIGOR process
Ability to learn new technical material
Ability to be interactive "hands on" with each upcoming engineering project