Job Description

• Partner with operations and engineering leadership in the development of new product manufacturing recommendations, preliminary manufacturing plans and pre-production schedules
• Be able to successfully network and work cross functionally with upfront engineering and assembly plant teams.
• Drive quality and safety into product launches through execution of NPI tools and standards to validate the assembly process.
• Support creation, implementation, documentation, and execution of centralized core technology (process, equipment, systems) into existing plants.
• Support program management of critical tooling and equipment development and installation into assembly plants. Working closely with NPI team members and plant manufacturing leads.
• Perform DFA/M analysis to improve quality and reduce costs
• Review and assess manufacturing readiness and feasibility
• Development of PFMEA’s and implementation of identified risk mitigations
• Manage projects (including capital expenditures) to schedule and within budget.
• Perform all necessary functions from the purchasing, installation, validation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Collaborate with plant training personnel to develop training plans specific to the new model launch
• Network with plant quality control to define quality criteria, product validation, and process control plans

Provide production support through the start-up phase

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Engineering or related degree
• 5+ years of experience in a related field
• Ability to own and lead projects independently - ability to effectively lead without direct positional authority
• Strong experience in project management – plan, develop and execute
• Effectively influence and work in cooperation with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to write clear, concise technical documentation
• Ability to identify and solve complex technical problems
• Excellent creative thinking skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and time management skills
• The passion to set and meet high standards of performance

The ability to establish clear, measurable goals and deliver on commitments