Influence ID/CMF selections during products concept phase at a material and product level. Define approved solutions based on the product design and the technology capability.
Drive technology incubations and roadmap for assigned incubations related to new finish technologies, material technologies or process technology.
Conduct NUDD investigations, related to design, as required to meet design objectives during concept phase for new products.
Create strategic engagements with our external technology suppliers and partners. Able to influence their technology roadmaps to align with DELL's objectives.
Become the SME for assigned technology area, such as coatings or anodizing process.
Essential Requirements
Knowledgeable in coating technology, material technology or anodizing process.
Background partnering with suppliers to resolve technical barriers and identifying those barriers. Able to tackle complex problems and work through the solutions.
Ability to work in and be successful in highly matrixed organization structures to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders
Lead understanding of latest CMF technologies and the applicability to DELL’s roadmap
Ability to drive engineering rigor and best practices within the team
Experience in product development and passionate about technology development
Successfully able excel in environments with ambiguity.
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Manufacturing Engineering or Chemistry
Desirable Requirements
Experience with DELL's product development cycle with a passion to bring new technologies from idea to reality.
Experience with typical finishes used for electronics: Paint, Anodizing, etc
Experience working in electronics supply chain in an ODM model.