3-5 years of experience in manufacturing with a focus on lean principles
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and cultures
Organized and detail-oriented with project management skills
Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques
Familiarity with Windchill and SAP systems
Responsibilities
Apply engineering principles to product development and launch (PD&L)
Ensure quality standards are implemented throughout the manufacturing process
Lead activities at the manufacturing site to support product launches
Provide cost estimates and database support for projects
Create PPAP submissions and PFMEA documentation
Develop standard work documentation as needed
Collaborate with operations leaders to ensure successful project transitions
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Engagement with diverse teams across cultures and countries
Chance to influence cost and quality metrics through lean manufacturing
Support for professional development and learning
Involvement in complex problem-solving initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description
What you will be doing:
Under limited supervision, apply engineering principles to product development and launch (PD&L), ensuring quality standards are implemented and adhered to throughout the entirety of the manufacturing process. Provide support for the execution of product launches and accommodating project teams by leading activities at the manufacturing site while adhering to the project schedule. A PD&L engineer is responsible for providing cost estimates, database support, PPAP submissions, PFMEA creation, standard work documentation and other activities as needed. Partners with operations leaders and other stakeholders at the plant to ensure a successful launch and handoff as the project transitions from concept to production.
Who you are:
The ideal candidate will be curious and eager to learn about a broad range of subjects. Organized and disciplined to execute project deliverables thoroughly and on time. Someone who can evaluate parts and processes in a real-world manufacturing environment against cost and quality metrics. Someone who can initiate conversations and drive problem solving among leaders and peers. Finally, a person that is honest and transparent about all aspects of project work including the challenges and failures.
Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate clearly and in a compelling manner to an external audience, peers and leaders
Ability to collaborate well with others across the organization and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly fluid environment.
Comfortable working with teammates in a variety of cultures and countries.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team (in-person and virtually across time zones)
Organized and detail oriented with ability to develop, manage, and prioritize multiple projects
