Serve as local handson support in mainland China and especially in Shenzhen/Dongguan area for direct communication and presence in supplier sites
Define bestinclass processes to meet all design and operational requirements
Develop and document processes parameters consumables and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications
Work with Sourcing Managers to define and establish supply chain requirements utilizing selected equipment and manufacturing partners
Provide leadership and support both technical and operational at manufacturing sites during development and production ramp
Develop supplier capabilities identify gaps and improvement opportunities and work with suppliers to execute improvement plan
Perform technical audits focusing on manufacturing capability and resources
Work with engineering and other crossfunctional teams to drive technical and operational issues to resolution with appropriate urgency
Use data to drive process decisions and influence product and industrial design including part tolerances and specifications
Identify research develop and qualify equipment manufacturers and suppliers
Partner with Sourcing Managers and Product Designers to optimize product design and manufacturing processes for cost. Specific process competency should include forming and machining cosmetic finishing coating and deposition processes assembly injection molding and assembly processes.
This role will require significant domestic travel within China to various supplier manufacturing sites.
Requirements
5 years of direct experience working in a mechanical manufacturing environment as a Supplier Development Engineer Supply Base Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Manufacturing Design Engineer Supplier Industrialization Engineer or equivalent role
Experience working in a high volume NPI environment
Experience managing operations and supply within a high volume manufacturing environment.
Deep understanding of CNC Lathe and other machining techniques for high cosmetic components
Experience with PVD coatings and anodization including strict process control to meet color and reliability standards
Experience with other materials such as plastics silicones and brittle materials
Automation and other advanced manufacturing techniques to minimize touch points and improve quality and cost
Ability to analyze failure modes and identify process or design root causes
Ability to apply design of experiments (DOE) approach to drive and validate corrective actions
Knowledge of advanced manufacturing fixture design and fabrication qualification procedures and factory operations.
Ability to apply engineering knowledge and experience into product and process design
Knowledge of and ability to apply quality controls including capability analysis
Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to work with and influence crossfunctional partners
Ability to travel extensively within Mainland China
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