*job details*
*what you will do?*
*this position will evaluate prospective improvements prior to their implementation using life cycle testing and field testing to ensure both an increase in product reliability and a decrease in warranty claims. This position will also be expected to lead smaller scale projects and support larger scale projects under the guidance of the engineering manager.*:
*how you will do it?*
- follow established safety procedures and wear the required personal protection equipment.
- complete projects in a timely and efficient manner to ensure that improvement objectives are met.
- generate cost improvement proposals through regular vave benchmarking events.
- work closely with the procurement team to qualify alternate suppliers and/or components.
- generate product and process improvement proposals by participating in cross-functional value stream meetings with the field service, manufacturing, and quality teams.
- prioritize all proposals based on anticipated savings, improvement potential, and implementation time.
- implement viable proposals according to the assigned priority using the engineering change process.
- provide technical direction and guidance to designers, model makers, technicians, and/or programmers to ensure timely implementation of improvement proposals.
- track and report progress on key metrics such as cost, reliability, and warranty improvements to internal customers, external customers, and upper management.
- lead smaller scale projects and support larger scale projects under the guidance of both the senior engineer and engineering manager.
- other duties as assigned.
*what are we looking for?*
- bi-lingual: spanish & english
- bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- at least two years of experience working with product or system design in a manufacturing environment.
- strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.
- demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- self-motivated with a determination to exceed project objectives.
- ability to organize and manage simultaneous tasks and projects.
- strong interpersonal skills; effective and professional communication.
- ability to make decisions quickly in order to maintain project schedules.
- flexibility and adaptability to changing situations and environments.
- proficiency using the microsoft windows operating system in conjunction with the following microsoft office modules: access, excel, outlook, powerpoint, project, and word