Development Lead ME

• Must be mindful of process and test capabilities and recognize organizational core competencies.

• Ensures root cause and failure analysis is performed as required.

• Leads cost-out events and promotes culture of continuous improvement.

• Applies lean manufacturing techniques as means to eliminate waste and deliver products to customer's expectations.

• Implements methods and practices to reduce variation.

• Develops team's ability to understand source(s) of variation and identify impact of tolerance stacks in assemblies by
applying Six Sigma Design and Development strategies.

• Understands application of SPC and gage R&R.

• Participates in concurrent engineering efforts and critical design reviews to minimize product development costs and
maximize useful life of products.

• Conducts Design for Manufacturing and value engineering initiatives as applicable.

• Develops work breakdown structures as a tool to develop cost estimates.

• Participates in new product development projects using ProLaunch as a tool to articulate deliverables and a vehicle to
commit to schedules

• Coordinates manufacturing liaison/s for products from inception through shipment to customer.

• Develops and integrates new processes and methodologies as to provide competitive advantages for the business.

• Recommends Capital Appropriation Requests (including payback and net present value analysis) for acquisition of equipment to support emerging and existing technologies.

• Trains associates as required.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

• Degree in Six Sigma or similar subject.

Skills:

• Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques - i.e. value stream mapping, one piece flow, etc.

• Understanding of Six Sigma concepts and tools and where they relate to minimizing process / product variability - i.e. regression analysis, design of experiments, hypothesis testing, etc. Ensuring they are deployed appropriately

• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective
action(s) - i.e. thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Gage R & R, control charts, Pareto charts, etc.

• Proficiency in various software applications - i.e. Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, MS Office suite, MiniTab, etc.

• Knowledge of manufacturing principles and technical specifications to support facilities competencies - i.e. metal cutting, tool design, injection molding, welding, soldering, etc.

• Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams

Advantageous:

• Detailed knowledge of engineering design and product reliability concepts as to facilitate analysis of fluid dynamics, thermal dynamics, electronic circuits, etc.

• Understanding of ProLaunch.

• Knowledge of industry and customer specific quality processes (i.e., ISO9001, AS9100 etc).

• Knowledge of product and end user application/specifications, including product testing requirements. (design/process
interface).

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model for the right candidate.

• A company culture committed to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.

• Annual mentoring programme, Eaton University, and a robust reward and recognition framework.

• Ongoing learning and global career development opportunities, including internal mobility.

• Comprehensive induction support and a well-structured onboarding experience.

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

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