Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer
The ideal candidate for this role will be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes that support the successful launch of new products. This includes collaborating with product development teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, scalable, and aligned with production capabilities.
This position will lead efforts in process development, equipment selection, and production readiness, with a focus on efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires strong technical expertise across engineering disciplines and a proactive approach to solving complex manufacturing challenges. The engineer will work cross-functionally with design, operations, and external partners to implement robust solutions that enable smooth transitions from prototype to full-scale production.
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METRICS (up to 5 key metrics that apply to this role – see list at end for examples):
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1. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
2. ROI on Capital Projects
3. First Pass Yield (FYI)
4. On-Time Project Delivery and Budget Adherence
5. Cross-Functional Engagement
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Business Processes that role has responsibility for/in:
1. Responsible: New process development, extensions, and applications/modifications during the Development & Launch step of the Idea to Launch process
2. Support: Idea & Needs, Vetting steps of the Idea to Launch process; product testing/validation processes
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Systems this role uses:
1. SolidWorks & other CAD tools as needed
2. MS Office suit
3. Project Management tools
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Team(s) this role chairs:
None
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Team(s) this role is a member of:
Project teams as defined through development projects
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Key Team(s) this role interacts with:
WF Leadership Team
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Key Roles this role interacts with:
1. R&D
2. Project Management
3. Manufacturing Team
4. Sales
5. Customers
6. WF Leadership team
7. External suppliers/tool shops
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Key RESPONSIBILITIES:
In order of importance, indicate the essential responsibilities of the position.
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Importance
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Major Actions and Support Actions
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Develop and implement manufacturing processes to support new product designs, ensuring alignment with core engineering practices, standard procedures, and production capabilities.
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Translate product development requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions using project plans and cross-functional collaboration to meet critical success factors.
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Support design for manufacturability (DFM) by advising on product modifications that optimize production efficiency, safety, and quality
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Research and evaluate new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and automation solutions to enhance production capabilities and reduce cost
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Support prototyping activities by developing and refining processes that simulate full-scale production.
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Contribute to product validation efforts by designing and executing process trials, capability studies, and production readiness assessments.
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Collaborate with product development, production, and quality teams to identify and resolve process-related challenges, ensuring smooth transition from design to manufacturing.
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Area
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Job Level Performance Expectations
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Job Functional Knowledge
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Demonstrates deep expertise in manufacturing engineering and strong working knowledge of product development and quality disciplines.
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Business Expertise
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Applies best practices in manufacturing to support product launches and operational efficiency; understands how process decisions impact cost, quality, and market competitiveness.
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Leadership
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Leads cross-functional initiatives. Manages complex projects with significant scope and resource requirements.
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Problem Solving
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Solves high-impact manufacturing challenges with innovative, data-driven solutions; integrates insights from multiple disciplines to improve outcomes.
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Impact
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Influences product launch success, production scalability, and operational performance across multiple teams and business units.
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Interpersonal Skills
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Communicates complex technical concepts clearly; builds consensus among engineering, operations, and external stakeholders.
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