Product Development Expert
Job Overview:
* Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing routes to optimize production efficiency.
* Serve as a liaison between design and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless collaboration.
* Support Engineering and Operations on initiatives like Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Continuous Improvement (CI) to drive innovation and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Change Management: Implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), update product data across all relevant systems, and ensure accurate documentation.
* Cross-functional collaboration: DFM: Partner with the Engineering team to design products that are optimized for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing.
* Process Improvement: Support CI to identify and implement improvements to existing manufacturing processes, enhancing quality, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency.
* Problem Solving: Act as a technical expert to resolve production issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in Product Development, Manufacturing, or similar roles.
* Strong knowledge of ERP systems and MES systems, with SAP and Spectrum Pro experience being highly valued.
* A solid understanding of manufacturing processes and principles is essential for success in this position.
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are necessary to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.