ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Coordinate the development and procurement of prototype and production tooling, fixtures, & equipment.
2. Provide technical inputs of design decisions and products changes to facilitate manufacturing, reduce cost, substitute material, improve quality and accommodate special customer needs.
3. Collaborate with the implementation of Industry 4.0 for NPI projects.
1.4. Collaborate with the design team to ensure Design for Manufacturability.
2.5. Lead prototype builds through developing pilot production lines and associated processes.
3.6. Create and implement process controls, work instructions, and standard work, and provide relevant training to plant personnel.
4.7. Drive production readiness at the plant across all functions, including production validation and issue resolution.
5.8. Collect and analyze early product and process performance data, using applicable Design for Six Sigma, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing approaches.
6.9. Manage product cost and capital expense forecasts for NPI projects.
7.10. Support cost reduction initiatives and Continuous Improvement programs.

Qualifications:

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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years of engineering experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or plant operations environment.
• Technical knowledge of electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
• Working knowledge of part/assembly drawings and bills of materials.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in new product development and industrialization.
• Experience with production tooling and assembly/test fixture development.
• Working knowledge of basic quality tools, such as, capability studies and gage R&Rs.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, VA/VE, and LEAN manufacturing tools.
• Experience with shop floor control processes and technology (barcoding, product/process traceability).
• Working knowledge of core feeder processes (molding, stamping, turning, machining, brazing/welding).
• Experience working with Industry 4.0 technologies.

Position Criteria:
• Capable of working with engineering and project team members, production facilities, and outside suppliers and customers.
• Capable of clearly communicating ideas and concepts within a team environment.
• Capable of training and developing peers and production personnel.
• Able to assemble, verify, and correlate results as well as prepare reports and present findings.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.