Lead NPI coordination for new products/parts from concept, engineering sample (ES), design validation (DVT) through production validation (PVT) and mass production (MP) readiness.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM) & Engineering Review
Conduct DFM review on all new part design/drawings, identifying cost impact, yield risk, tolerance stack-up issues, and process incompatibility prior to sample build.
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New Product Introduction (NPI)
Product Development
Manufacturing Processes
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Process Improvement
Cross-functional Team Collaboration
Bill of Materials (BOM) Management
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Root Cause Analysis
Collaborate closely with sales teams, project team, product & engineering team to ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and technically achievable.
Respond to technical inquiries, prepare RFP/RFI responses, and clarify technical specifications throughout the entire sales cycle.
Conduct in-depth client research (industry challenges, workflows, KPIs, etc.) and produce a Client Requirements Specification document.
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Implement and improve inventory management strategies (e.g., JIT, Kanban, safety stock optimization) to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize carrying costs. Drive improvements in inventory accuracy through cycle counting, physical inventories, and WMS optimization.
Analyze existing material flow, warehousing, and transportation processes within manufacturing operations to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
Design, develop, and implement optimized logistics processes, layouts, and automation solutions (e.g., AGVs, automated storage/retrieval systems) to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
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Technical Guidance: Provide technical expertise in automation tools and technologies, supporting team members in troubleshooting and optimizing solutions.
Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and management, to ensure alignment and support for automation initiatives.
Performance Metrics: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of automation efforts and report findings to senior management.
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Technical Guidance: Provide technical expertise in automation tools and technologies, supporting team members in troubleshooting and optimizing solutions.
Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and management, to ensure alignment and support for automation initiatives.
Performance Metrics: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of automation efforts and report findings to senior management.
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Technical Guidance: Provide technical expertise in automation tools and technologies, supporting team members in troubleshooting and optimizing solutions.
Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and management, to ensure alignment and support for automation initiatives.
Performance Metrics: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of automation efforts and report findings to senior management.
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Technical Guidance: Provide technical expertise in automation tools and technologies, supporting team members in troubleshooting and optimizing solutions.
Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and management, to ensure alignment and support for automation initiatives.
Performance Metrics: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of automation efforts and report findings to senior management.
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Technical Guidance: Provide technical expertise in automation tools and technologies, supporting team members in troubleshooting and optimizing solutions.
Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and management, to ensure alignment and support for automation initiatives.
Performance Metrics: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of automation efforts and report findings to senior management.
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Technical Guidance: Provide technical expertise in automation tools and technologies, supporting team members in troubleshooting and optimizing solutions.
Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and management, to ensure alignment and support for automation initiatives.
Performance Metrics: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of automation efforts and report findings to senior management.
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