Planning: Assist the program manager in planning the mechanical design and managing future work if required by preparing development plans. Preparing validation testing plans. Co-ordinate development work covering hardware, software, mechanical. Preparation of documentation. Publish progress reports. Close liaison with suppliers and sub-contractors.
Testing and validation of designs by ensuring design meets the specification. Ensuring that the design operates correctly and is fit for its intended purpose. Ensuring that test results are kept in an approved format.
Documentation: Ensure the design is documented to appropriate standards. Develop mechanical design descriptions. Develop and maintain the product hierarchy
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Shortage & Lifecycle Coordination: Identify component shortages, collaborate with teams to expedite materials or secure substitutions, and assist with End-of-Life (EOL) analysis and action plans.
Tracking & Communication: Monitor shipments against committed customer dates and proactively escalate potential delays or issues to the Lead Planner.
Industry Expertise: Experience navigating the unique supply chain challenges of the semiconductor and capital equipment sectors.
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Collaborate with optical design and simulation teams to translate design intent into manufacturable lithographic patterns.
Evaluate and implement new materials (resists, developers, etching chemicals) and process techniques to improve resolution, uniformity, and yield.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, equipment engineering, yield enhancement) to integrate new technologies and resolve process deviations.
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Oversee material flow, analyze supplier capacity, and manage BOM releases through ERP and Agile systems to maintain necessary inventory for manufacturing needs.
Coordinate with quality assurance, planning, and engineering teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues, mitigate long-term supply chain risks, and conduct make-vs-buy analyses.
Monitor global raw material market trends and manage global supplier relationships to provide insights on pricing, supply stability, and continuity.
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