Product Relocation Engineer
Product Relocation Engineer
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Product Relocation EngineerJob Description
Product Relocation Engineer
Are you ready to join an impactful supply chain team and enable the growth of Vanderlandes in North America Do you like to work within multidisciplinary and international teams Do you get energy from managing projects and working towards ambitious goals If the answer to these questions is yes dont look any further and apply for this new position!
What will you be doing
As Product Relocation Engineer leads the Supply Chain relocation projects in North America to establish regional options to produce equipment for our NA customers either in our own factory in Georgia or by our suppliers and contract manufacturers in the US Canada and Mexico.
During the projects you will lead a multidisciplinary team consisting of Sourcing Quality Manufacturing and Costs Engineering and design representatives (R&D product development and maintain organization). You ensure that our relocation process is followed so the equipment is setup in our NA supply chain to meet our lead time and cost competitiveness requirements.
The Product Relocation Engineer is part of the Business Unit Supply and reports to the Director of Quality and Relocations for North America.
The NA Supply Chain Center has grown rapidly in the past years. We are an energetic group who collaborate with other teams to enable a reliable flexible and competitive supply of Vanderlandes equipment to our customer projects. Drive to win ownership open communication and celebrating successes are key values within our team.
Responsibilities:
Lead a cross functional QLTC team through the steps of product relocation projects:
Validate target relocation projects (products / equipment most needed)
Create business case outlining the relocation goals (cost lead time second source) and costs
Review of design requirements (materials tolerances CTQ components Factory acceptance tests)
Design change request to ensure the design is manufacturable inspectable and compatible with regional capabilities and material availability
Supplier RFQ and should cost validation Dfx opportunities
Supplier selection and award including contracting and tooling orders
Process review and validation PSW/PPAP and capability for manufacturing and inspection
Pilot production successful ramp up
Define and improve processes and tools and deliverables based on lessons learned
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor Degree in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering) with at least 5 years of manufacturing experience
Associate degree with at least 10 years of manufacturing experience.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Travel:
This position requires up to 25% travel.
Technical Skills:
Project management skills to ensure completion on time
Ability to understand blueprint requirements (GD&T ASME Y14.5 weld symbols AWS & ISO standards)
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (laser bending welding coating machining casting)
Knowledge of lean and sustainability requirements ability to assess suppliers
Knowledge of problem-solving techniques androot cause analysis 8D 5 Why etc
Working Knowledge of First Article approval process (PPAP PSW Failure Modes and Effect Analysis-FMEA Control Plans work instructions)
Proficient with Microsoft Excel Word and Power Point Visio
Ability to work Safe using knowledge of OSHA regulations
Interpersonal and soft skills (Competencies):
Able to work collaboratively in a Team environment and adjust style to each team member
Able to understand goals and intentions and work independently (decisive self-starter)
Able to work carefully and consistently with attention to details
Display ownership and awareness of their responsibility for the product quality in the value stream
Able to manage difficult conversations with internal colleagues and suppliers to do the right thing
Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving mindset with an investigative attitude to find solutions
Strong planning organizing and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and manage stress
Result oriented to drive the completion of actions on time with follow up and escalation as needed
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills can present recommendations clearly
Strong willingness to learn develop skills and be coached
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday.
Hybrid work schedule possible
May be required to work additional hours when business situation requires it.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The employee may encounter the work environment/physical requirements described below in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
stand for extended periods of time walk bend kneel stoop crouch crawl and climb and lift heavy objects (up to 40 lbs)
visit manufacturing facilities and project sites that requires personal protective equipment (high visibility vest safety glasses helmet steel toe shoes)
be subject to warehouse environment with or without air conditioning cold and hot temperatures that may require wearing a jacket and complete repetitive tasks with few breaks.
required to talk with and hear others regularly including in a loud environment with noises created by machinery.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description only cover key activities and is not a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time.
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