*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.*:
*what we look for required*:
- *bi-lingual: spanish & english*:
- *bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.*:
- *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.*: