CS Prototype Specialist

Festo SE & Co. KG • Mason, OH

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About The Position

The CS Prototype Specialist works as an engineering support liaison for prototype builds in Mason and assists with production optimization. The primary objective is to transition prototype builds from other facilities to serial production in Mason by identifying process and documentation gaps, communicating issues from project kickoff through the build and testing process, and reporting project status to stakeholders. The role also creates standard operating procedures and work instructions using various software programs.

The specialist supports prototype builds, harness design and construction documentation, and production-process analysis. They collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams, maintain project status, and help ensure builds meet workmanship and applicable customer or industry standards. The position may require occasional travel, flexible hours, extended standing, and occasional lifting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of experience in a custom products assembly environment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to upload software to various systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and Publisher.
• Ability to maintain high performance standards for work quality and quantity, attitude, teamwork, and positive communication.
• Ability to work independently and be structured and self-motivated.
• Ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team.
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Ability to remain standing for extended periods, up to the full scheduled shift of eight hours.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Internal applicants only, with relevant Customer Solutions experience.

Nice To Haves

• Basic electrical education or knowledge.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Compare bills of materials (BOMs) with schematics and assembly drawings, confirm accuracy, and communicate discrepancies to engineering.
• Identify tooling, tools, jigs, and fixtures needed for efficient serial production.
• Build prototypes according to provided documentation, which may be incomplete.
• Record and communicate missing or inaccurate documentation information to engineering.
• Confirm builds comply with workmanship standards and applicable customer or industry standards.
• Analyze production process steps and calculate standard production time by operation.
• Confirm and optimize quality checklists, including torque charts and continuity checks.
• Attend and participate in project meetings.
• Manage and report the status of open and upcoming projects.
• Build and maintain working relationships with design engineers.
• Assist with harness builds and design, and support the creation of construction documentation, fixturing, label lists, and wire lists.
• Write standard operating procedures and work instructions using various software programs.
• Perform other tasks deemed appropriate by the manager.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending programs
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Pet insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational assistance
• Four weeks of vacation
• Monthly bonus for hourly employees based on plant-wide goals
• Hourly bonus of up to 5% of base monthly wages, based on individual safety and security (25%), individual attendance (35%), and department performance (40%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED