Job Description- Mechanical, Mechatronic or Chemical Engineer- Master in Mechanical Design or Material Science highly desirable- Experience 5-10 years on Manufacturing process- Experience driving complex issues solution using 8D Tool- Experience with adhesive materials - basic knowledge of curing requirements, dispensing methods and bond strength assessment- Experience with forming processes, including tooling design, process optimization for a wide range of materials.- Knowledge of Design for Lean Six Sigma, specifically Design of Experiments training is highly desirable- Experience with mechanical test equipment (Tensile/Compression testing, Hardness testing)- Knowledge of analytical methods for material characterization such us:- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)- Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)- Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)- As well as microscopy techniques either optical or electronic (SEM/EDX)- Additional techniques as GC-MS, XRF, Ion Chromatography, Melt Flow index, etc. are not required but valued.- Project management skills.- Proficiency with PC software Excel, Word, Power Point and Project Management.- Proficiency with PC software CAD / Solid Work- Materials call outs at drawing and specs interpretation.- Knowledge on product validation process- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Experience in process design, improvement, documentation and control- Team leadership, facilitation, collaboration and influencing skills required.- ISO9001, IATF, ISO14001- Enhance the quality of products, reduce customer complaints, insure compliance with ASD and customer's regulations, and provide adherence to internal Quality and ISO/IATF/ISO14001 requirements.- Provide scientific and quantifiable approach to understanding and troubleshooting manufacture processes.- Analyze and investigate root causes for deviations in process, determine the impact to quality and performance and assist operations groups in establishing the corrective action.- Establish simple measurement procedures of parts, subassemblies, or coupons to test key performance attributes to quantify process changes. This measurement should be used during process development, as a trouble shooting tool, and a means of assessing quality in the case of a deviation from the established process.- Design interim and long-term solutions to resolve complex process issues.- Provide project management from development to closure; including concept, feasibility, definition, design, installation and qualification.- Deliver projects on time, within budget, in accordance with project success criteria, through prioritization, allocation of resources, budgeting, planning and controlling.- Provide technical support for new products; interfacing with, MTDE,R&D, ASD, Quality, Operations, and other required groups
