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Description
- In this highly visible role, you will manage the selection, implementation & optimization of manufacturing processes for mechanical enclosure subassemblies for our legendary products.
- You will apply your Mechanical Engineering experience and work cross-functionally with Product Design Engineering and Industrial Design to assess product features for manufacturability and recommend capable production processes and equipment.
- Collaborate with US-based MDE counterparts in the development of mechanical processes.
- Collaborate with Global Supply Managers to develop new equipment from RFQ through factory implementation, and manufacture and deliver material to downstream supply chain nodes on time and on cost.
- You will work with Mechanical Quality Engineers to drive yield improvement through analyses of part quality, defect Pareto, and SPC.
- A heavy emphasis will be on working with suppliers to define and refine mechanical tooling and fixtures and establishing process capability and readiness.
- Coordination of activities and direction through clear communication between the Asia and US-based teams, and vendors is a necessity.
- You may audit supplier secondary processes as well as support product phase builds from prototype through ramp and mass production.
- Provide leadership at manufacturing sites during development and product production ramp, and drive engineering issues to resolution
- Use data to drive process decisions, basic data analysis, DOEs, SPC, etc.
- Design best-in-class processes based on cosmetic and drawing requirements, mapping out and documenting process flow and details which includes selecting processing equipment, designing fixtures/automations, initiating DOEs to find out the best process and parameters, and finalizing the process solution from the prototype stage to the mass production stage.
- Define part tolerance and specifications by demonstrating process capability to Product Designers and Industrial Designers. Lead process development/have expertise in assembly - develop automation/fixture for assembly, bonding process (glue, welding), laser process(welding/cutting/etch/surface treatment), etc. Own yield improvement actions and process change decisions based on statistical process control (SPC) data analysis.
- Identify, research, develop, and qualify premier equipment manufacturers and supplier
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Mechanical engineering, Material or Industry Engineering, or machine learning, Ph. D is a plus, oversee education background is preferred, and proven track record of outstanding academic performances.
- Fluent in English as a working language (verbal and written)
Preferred Qualifications
- Cross-disciplinary knowledge like mechatronics, control theory, and machine learning are considered a plus.
- A standout teammate and self starter with innovation, integrity and attention to details.
- Ability to work on manufacturing sites independently and willingness on over 50% travel frequently (mainly in Asia).
- Action-oriented, capable of managing the challenges and providing qualified outcomes
- Programs management experience, capable to manage the conflicts and execute actions and deliver results;
- Quick learner, capable to quickly pick up process knowledge, self navigated, proactively to provide innovative solution