Interfaces with Engineering functions to coordinate the release of New Products or/and product improvements
Performs Virtual analysis & virtual build, to early detect mfg. build issues, and also determines the best & optimized mfg. strategy, sourcing strategy, packaging & shipping strategy for the responsible module.
Launches, releases, approves, and implements engineering change orders / Non-Standard Requests or Orders as required to support design engineering and floor for new/existing products.
Create and maintain Master Layout. Coordinates with Design SMEs in the development of Tooling Design & Testing fixtures to achieve quality & productive manufacturing build.
Participate in the New Product Builds & Determines root cause analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems; drives Short term & Long-term corrective actions.
Interfaces between operations, design engineering & Global Product management to implement most feasible solution to resolve supplier, Build & Field issues following Corp processes.
Other Responsibilities:
Applies DFx principles (Design for Manufacturing, Aesthetics, Ergonomics, Producibility, etc) to reduce product costs and improve delivered product quality.
Participates in the development and maintenance of new business processes; edits as necessary to ensure current practices are documented
Performs other duties as assigned. Duties will vary according to the project in progress and/or the specific goals of the department in which the incumbent works.
Performs Process Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product Development.