Lead manufacturing line trials for new products and processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved
Manage quality assurance and procedures by testing and validating systems and parts; scope and implement new validation standards, and procedures
Conduct Trial Preparation: Ensure part availability, line readiness, and pre-requisite data obtained and consolidated; Complete Trial Report: Document observations, analysis, and results, make recommendations as needed and drive solutions
Record all issues found during trials and help drive to closure; Manage Trial Recovery: Ensure manufacturing lines are validated and/or restored to prior condition post-trial(s). Evaluate the success of each trial (safety, yield, downtime, cost, etc); Serve as subject matter expert (SME) on trials to ensure proper validation procedures are followed
Become expert level trainer in assigned areas and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians; Serve as subject matter expert (SME) on trials to ensure proper validation procedures are followed
Collaborate with variety of cross-functional stakeholders to scope and execute target outcome
Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Lead and provide feedback in change control meetings through first-principles thinking
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in high tech or other high volume/high complexity manufacturing
Understanding of manufacturability, process design, process validation, and assembly methods
Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions
Skillful with electrical and computer-based tools, including precision measuring equipment, electrical test equipment, and computer databases. Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, and policies related to specialized projects
Proven ability to operate under pressure with rigid time constraints; exceptional capacity for tracking and managing simultaneous tasks with competing priorities effectively
Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, occasionally requiring extended hours