Impact Through Innovation

• Lead process development on development projects, working as part of the project team.
• Development and installation of new manufacturing and process technologies to support product development and product transfers.
• Apply new technologies and methodologies to optimize process design & performance.
• Establish processes based on product specifications in line with Unit Cost metrics.
• Evaluate process and design alternatives based on Design for Manufacturability principles.
• Understand principles of lean manufacturing, problem solving, DOE.
• Complete process validation for new processes and products including IQ, OQ, PQ & PPQ.
• Working with external vendors to specify, develop and commission new process technologies.
• Setting up of new manufacturing equipment/production lines including the selection and training of process technicians and product builders, as required.
• Responsibility for and understanding of work environment issues including H&S activities associated with new process development.
• Development of manufacturing processes from prototyping to full-scale production.
• The manufacture and testing of prototypes.
• Design/Source Equipment and Tooling required to meet both the capability & capacity requirements.
• Generate work plans & schedules for development activity and execute to plan.
• Lead process validation and equipment qualification activities.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.
• Adhere to all requirements of the Quality Management System.

 Required Skills

• Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline, with 5yrs+ experience with manufacturing process design and optimization within a highly regulated environment
• Proven ability to conceptualize and deliver automated solutions as needed
• Experienced in using Six Sigma methodology for process improvement (e.g. DMAIC) and problem solving (e.g. 6-step approach)
• Experienced in statistical analysis and use of Minitab
• Experience with manufacturing process design and optimization
• Strong mechanical background with a good working knowledge of metals & plastics processing a distinct advantage
• It is essential that the candidate will be highly innovative, motivated, and organized and have excellent planning and communication skills
• Excellent SolidWorks skills.
• Experience with all or some of the following processes is a distinct advantage laser welding, reflow technologies, crimping technologies, braiding, coiling, laser cutting, injection molding, and adhesive bonding.