Product & Process Engineer

Purpose of Position:

• • Functions as a technical resource and design owner of assigned value streams. Responsible for ensuring fit/form/function of existing products and process performance.
  • Supports project execution between development and manufacturing as an impartial 3rd party with the expertise to balance risks between business demands, process performance and product assurance.
  • Responsible to participate on project teams to resolve performance and customer related issues; propose product and process enhancements, opportunities for product and process alignment, and cost reductions.
  • Understands manufacturing processes on assigned value stream, keeps accountability on sustaining and/or enhancing process performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Clarify, understand, and document customer requirements, product specifications and product application
  • Ensure Fit, Form, Function through appropriate qualification test plans, design control and change approval while balancing speed to market and profitability
  • Quickly and effectively respond to customer and commercial requests for rapid product changes
  • Drive technically rigorous root cause analysis for product integrity issues
  • Support and validate product and process cost reduction opportunities through product lifecycle
  • Evolve product performance to meet competitive pressure and industry trends
  • Monitor performance of manufacturing processes within assigned value stream, understands process capability and support process enhancements

Education & Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical area/Engineering degree

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in development, product, or process engineering

• Effective organization, time management, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities

• Project leadership skills, including experience working with multicultural teams.

• Good use of English language to be able to clearly present technical concepts, both written and verbally

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Strong data-based decision-making skills, excellent problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to travel 10% (some international)

Desired Skills:

• Product and Process troubleshooting, failure mode analysis, problem solving skills

• Work experience in a manufacturing facility

• Cost estimating or analysis, financial acumen

• Green Belt Certification or equivalent PEx qualification

• Must be a self-starter, show proactive approach able to work in team environment and motivate others

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to be able to build relationships and participate in diverse teams within cross-functional groups and international locations

• Flexible working hours, requires working with different time zones