Responsibilities:

• Conduct equipment capacity & planning analysis for new products
• Coordinate procurement, implementation, validation, & training of new equipment at CM

• Develop robust processes for new products at launch
• Train CM personnel on new processes
• Define special tooling & fixtures required to support production

• Work with CM to develop Quality & Control Plans, PFMEAs, Assembly & Test Instructions, Inspection Procedures, and Critical data collection points
• Ensure all relevant Manufacturing capabilities are in place to support New Product Launch
• Responsible for Sustaining Engineering support at CM and assure Best Practices and Lessons Learned are implemented
• Interface with CM to implement production metrics such as Scrap, Yield, Tact Time, etc.
• Monitor production metrics during NPI and implement process improvements to improve yields and throughput
• Develop verification and validation protocols for manufacturing processes and testing changes.
• Knowledge of Engineering Change Management best practices.
• Participate in Design Reviews and provide approvals representing Manufacturing
• Ensure compliance with NPI Stage Gate process with respect to Mfg. implementation
• Effectively communicate status, issues, and successes of product launch activities with the project team to ensure team alignment and drive performance against schedule
• Provide oral/written presentations to report the status of manufacturing or CM issues.
• Experience with transferring products to international contract manufacturers preferred
• Experience with Polyurethane foaming and refrigerant charging systems a plus
• Experience with “Arena” PLM Change Management Software a plus

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline with a preference on Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• 5 years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in the manufacturing of OEM electro-mechanical or similar consumer products preferred
• Hands-on Product Launch or Engineering experience supporting contract manufactures in a mid to high volume environment
• Experience in managing remotely with demonstrated capability to knock down barriers to build a successful global team.
• Operational experience within ISO9000, ISO14000 environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High-level proficiency with standard Microsoft Office software
• Working knowledge of Solidworks or similar CAD program preferred
• Strong self-motivation and project management experience
• Strong track record of effective problem-solving, good engineering judgment and decision-making skills
• Proven organizational skills; ability to multi-task and work on several assignments concurrently
• Must be able to travel domestic and international as needed.