Product Launch; NPL Manufacturing Engineer Manitowoc, WI

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JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY:

The primary role of the New Product Launch (NPL) Manufacturing Engineer is to systematically take a project through the NPL process by way of designing the process(es) to meet or exceed customer communicated specifications while meeting internal requirements of the project tied to Safety, Quality, and Delivery.

The NPL Manufacturing Engineer will design and verify the process by working closely with Account Managers and be heavily involved with training plant personnel to be able to complete the product in accordance to customer specifications with assistance from Subject Matter Experts. The NPL Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for assisting the documentation team in creating and verifying all necessary documents tied to said project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Typical duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Gain a solid understanding of customer requirements verifying product manufacturability. Be able to articulate any and all concerns to key stakeholders within the organization and in some cases directly to the customer.
• Design manufacturing process of new product in the safest, most efficient, and repeatable way possible with both internal and external customers in mind.
• Will perform hands-on work based on process design to produce sample parts in accordance to known customer specifications.
• Train production employees to designed and approved process.
• Assist the documentation team in creating all new documents required which are relevant to each new project.
• Confirm or identify discrepancies in BOM’s.
• Verify process against key corporate metrics via formal audit process.
• Will be involved in Continuous Improvement initiatives related to any and all manufacturing processes at RLP.
• Procurement of necessary items and supporting tools to make product manufacturable in accordance to customer supplied criteria. This will include soliciting services from external vendors and suppliers.
• Provide administrative assistance to Account Manager(s) / Stage Gate program tied to New Project Launch Process.
• Will be involved in communication with customers related to status of new and at times existing projects.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong and well-developed communication skills are required, both written and verbal.
• Must have strong work ethic.
• Critical thinking skills and a common sense based approach to troubleshooting.
• General competencies within CAD software, preferred.
• Ability to read and understand engineering documents and drawings.
• General understanding of BOM structure, routings, and general manufacturing processes.
• Able to work independently, must…