Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Open new customer files and provide DFM analysis to sales for quote. Provide cost/estimating information as needed (Materials, Labor, and Tooling).
• Complete DFM analysis on all new releases. This includes managing resolution of all design questions/issues with customer representative as it relates to process capability. Coordinate cross-functional review of designs that require non-standard processes prior to release. Coordinate review of customer procurement documentation as needed. Provide cost estimates to Sales as requested.
• Process and complete Engineering Product Releases (EPR’s).
• Assign part number/bill of material structure.
• Define most cost-effective process for manufacture of new parts.
• Identify material and labor standards needed for system costing.
• Complete internal drawings and artwork using computer aided design software.
• Identify tooling requirements and coordinate procurement. Organize internal and external resources (Tooling Services, Process Engineering, and Outside Vendors) to acquire all tooling required to meet customer volume and delivery expectations.
• Initiate Quality Inspection Procedure based on customer procurement documentation, and application knowledge.
• Coordinate/communicate completion of engineering release with associated process tooling lead times with Sales, Production Control, and Manufacturing.
• Manage the evolution of products from prototype to volume production (Cradle to Grave Approach). Resolve issues related to design, and coordinate production readiness a products ramp to volume production.
• Support outsourcing and subcontractor strategic projects (sourcing, documentation, etc.).
• Responsible for Engineering Change Requests, and Engineering Change Orders.
• Support and ensure applicable engineering compliance with all ISO/TS requirements, including continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate completion of Quality Correction Actions as assigned.
• Track and communicate process development opportunities/requirements based on new customer designs, and prototype knowledge.
• Participate in Material Review Board Activities and Feasibility Review to meet Customer Specific Requirements as needed.
• Lead Product, System, Procedure, and Methods projects as assigned.
• Coordinate and expedite UL testing as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Competencies

Education/Experience

Prefer Engineering degree BSIT/BSME/BSEE, from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.