Sr. NPI Engineer

Freudenberg Group • Jeffersonville, IN

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About The Position

Ownership of the process validation plan and associated process risk documentation. Solves complex problems and helps coach and mentor other Engineers. Establish Root cause and provide solutions quickly. Develop manufacturing processes. Utilize cross-functional participation to ensure that the equipment and process and processes are compatible with the entire value stream. Efforts should include: Early equipment management, workstation design, material presentation, standard work and single piece flow. Working with PD team, ensure design/process capability has been successfully completed before launch. Leads development of molded component activities for establishing and qualifying molding process lines. Partner with Operations and Quality to ensure flawless delivery of new molding processes. Will be local T.I.M.E. champion leading implementation of standard molding practices. leads the mold tool development and procurement, including organizing DFM activities, tool schedule and tolling documentation. Assist in the design and development of Molded components to include DFM activities in early phases. Own development runs and prototype builds prior to PQ completion. Own IQ of tool, OQ/PQ of process with T.I.M.E. principals applied. Maintain tooling schedule and partner with Program Manager for schedule changes. Ownership of new Extrusion quick turn development and process validations. Ability to design and procure extrusion tooling. Validate new extrusions, ensuring capable processes released to manufacturing. Consult and inform process and Tool SME's along the development lifecycle. Collect performance data from Operations and implement best practice changes to increase delivered processes KPIs. Develop PM schedule and requirements for the mold tools. Assist in solving production problems as needed. Ensure safe work environment for yourself and others, comply with all company. policies, industry regulations, and safety standards. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in manufacturing environment with extensive experience in mold machine operation with mold tooling and process documentation.
• Ability to setup/start-up and tear down an extrusion line including tooling selection and process development.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of injection molding equipment.
• Experience in part design and tool design for injection molding.
• Detail oriented with excellent project management skills.
• Track record of working in fast paced environments.
• Ability to work on many different projects at the same time.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, customers and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Green Belt certification in Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience in designing, procuring, assembling, troubleshooting and validating equipment.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD software, 2D& 3D.
• Experience in a structured regulatory environment with advanced quality systems such as ISO13485, ISO 9001.
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Bio-Medical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the process validation plan and associated process risk documentation.
• Establish Root cause and provide solutions quickly.
• Develop manufacturing processes.
• Utilize cross-functional participation to ensure that the equipment and process and processes are compatible with the entire value stream.
• Leads development of molded component activities for establishing and qualifying molding process lines.
• Partner with Operations and Quality to ensure flawless delivery of new molding processes.
• Leads the mold tool development and procurement, including organizing DFM activities, tool schedule and tolling documentation.
• Assist in the design and development of Molded components to include DFM activities in early phases.
• Own development runs and prototype builds prior to PQ completion.
• Own IQ of tool, OQ/PQ of process with T.I.M.E. principals applied.
• Maintain tooling schedule and partner with Program Manager for schedule changes.
• Ownership of new Extrusion quick turn development and process validations.
• Ability to design and procure extrusion tooling.
• Validate new extrusions, ensuring capable processes released to manufacturing.
• Consult and inform process and Tool SME's along the development lifecycle.
• Collect performance data from Operations and implement best practice changes to increase delivered processes KPIs.
• Develop PM schedule and requirements for the mold tools.
• Assist in solving production problems as needed.
• Ensure safe work environment for yourself and others, comply with all company. policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior