- Investigate new materials and manufacturing methods used to coat a variety of surfaces across multiple product lines.- Engage coating and ink suppliers to lead investigations and identify improvements in manufacturing process and material selection.- Provide structured problem solving support, organize and prioritize investigations, and drive implementation; analyze failure root cause and implement closed-loop corrective actions to ensure timely closure of quality issues.- Understand reliability testing requirements and drive production to meet specifications.- Understand relationship between formulation, mixing, coating, curing processes and product performance. Leverage this understanding to troubleshoot production problems.- Conduct yield gap studies and develop/implement plans to close.- Optimize equipment and fixtures to drive process capability.- Work with Global Supply Managers to develop measurement technologies feasibility and viability to mitigate commercial and ramp risk.- Proactively support identification / selection / qualification of new coatings and ink suppliers globally to enhance supply and technical capability of our supply chain.