Description: Duties - Investigation, design, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology for the introduction of new products. Liaise with Quality Assurance, Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Advanced Operations, Supply Chain, and others as necessary.
- Execute all administrative and regulatory requirements necessary for proper documentation and record keeping associated with new process/product introductions.
- Compilation of Capital Expenditure Requisitions for new process equipment.
- Procurement, contract negotiation, installation, validation of new manufacturing equipment, tooling and fixtures.
- Partner with strategic sourcing and supplier quality personnel for the specification and improvement of new raw materials and process consumables or the sourcing, auditing and validation of new suppliers.
- In compliance with QSR requirements, preparation and maintenance of product routings, standard operating procedures, fixtures and tooling drawings. Compilation and coordination of Engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Requests (ECR).
- Handover of new processes from development to production. Ensure all appropriate engineering prints, work instructions and all other essential process related documentation is in place prior to production start.
- Ensure the efficient and timely transfer of process knowledge from project personnel to manufacturing engineers and coordinate the training of production team members on new processes and equipment. Ensure all appropriate documentation is in place prior to production start.
- Will assist subcontractors in resolving manufacturing and quality issues in relation to:
- Audits findings
- Problem solving and resolution on relevant issues
- Process validation
- Will develop for new products and processes relevant:
- Manufacturing Assembly Procedures
- Equipment procurement and validation
- Fixture documentation and validation
- Process Validation and documentation
- Routings creation and maintenance
- Will provide customer service and team development with regard to achieving team goals, supporting metrics and setting and achieving training plans.
Qualifications & Skills - Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts. Ability to operate small hand tools, inspection equipment, and common office equipment. Ability to operate in a fast paced environment, sometimes requiring extended work hours.
- Must be able to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
- Must be able to routinely make decisions which effect immediate operations.
- Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed proposals and operating procedures (i.e. assembly instructions, inspection procedures, capital proposals).
- Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues using independent judgement
- Excellent analytical skills .
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tool, inspection equipment.
- Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical problem solving skills.
- 3-5 Years related Engineering experience in an R&D or manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science).
- Good computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, data base).
- Working knowledge of CAD/CAM/CAE computer systems.
- Working knowledge of ISO and Macro B programming.
- Working knowledge of statistical methods and process capability.
- Working knowledge of Minitab.
- Working knowledge of Electro Chemical Processes
For additional information please contact Joann on 021-4809118 or email joann.mcglinchey@collinsmcnicholas.ie |
