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The ideal candidate for this position will lead mechanical design initiatives, drive product innovation, and oversee documentation efforts while providing advanced technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines. This individual will play a key role in mentoring team members, guiding cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. They will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver solutions on-time and with excellence.
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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. Speed to market
2. Incremental revenue for new products; primarily for trendsetter customers
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Business Processes that role has responsibility for/in:
1. Responsible: New product 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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Drive the execution of product design activities applying advanced engineering principles, ensuring adherence to core practices, standard processes, and discipline
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Translate project plans into actionable solutions that address critical success factors, while guiding cross functional teams in a collaborative environment
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Design and detail products and product modifications to meet or exceed technical, safety, and customer specifications with a focus on scalability and manufacturability
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Lead research and development efforts to identify and integrate emerging technologies, equipment, and processes.
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Provide technical direction and support for prototyping, ensuring alignment with design intent and facilitating rapid iteration and feedback.
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Lead validation processes to confirm product reliability, safety, and compliance using data-driven analysis.
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Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality to solve complex problems, while mentoring junior engineers and promoting continuous improvement.
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