Education 

Engineer Degree, High School Diploma or  GED Equivalent or 3 years of Experience in the position.

Skills and Abilities

Microsoft office, basic PC skills. Ability to operate mobile equipment. Bilingual Spanish-English a plus.

Experience

Good computer skills including Microsoft office applications. Good business communication skills including the ability to write simple correspondence, verbally communicate to customers, clients and other employees. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos and to apply commonsense understanding to carry out carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.   

This will be the general / primary functions for this role:

Prepare Plan for NPI projects and coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure good quality product. Coordinate with R & D /New Product Development groups to develop strategies for new products. Provide engineering support for all activities in product development process. Prepare project timelines and identify all resources, requirements & financials for new processes.  Monitor status of all new products and ensure effective execution of projects according to required policies, procedures and government regulations.

Job Responsibilities

Coordinate with engineering and product management departments while developing and implementing Manufacturing Plans for product. Assist Manufacturing department and manage communication across all departments. Develop product test plans and perform productions test according manufacturing process instructions. Assist New Product Introduction Manager and Process Engineering Manager with integration of all products according to product requirements. Monitor operations of product and evaluate designs and ensure adherence to all design and manufacturing principles.  Ensure compliance to all ECO procedures and work instructions. Work with design engineering and assist in transition of design prototypes into cost efficient and high-volume products. Provide Technical support to Materials Management team for all RFP initiatives and administer effective use of outsource products. Develop prototype design according with required techniques and manufacturing processes. Work with warehouse Manager to maintain required inventories, ensure availability of equipment, tools, test equipment and prototype parts. Analyze and recommend improvements to all production process and methods to facilitate better throughput and quality improvements. Design/ implement efficient material handling, flow strategies and maintain safe manufacturing processes at all times. Analyze and recommend corrective action in case of any design failure. Coordinate with senior management and maintain knowledge of product status and prepare appropriate reports.