Job Responsibility:
? Support New Product Launches and Existing Production. Work with suppliers, manufacturing and engineering to effectively introduce new programs to the external customer without any issue of concern. Review PPAP and APQP (SPAP) on current and new production components and assemblies. Thoroughly understand complex manufacturing & inspection processes to implement at the supply base along with the documentation requirements.
o Example – Dimensional issues identified at machining supplier. SDE managed an identified issue during pilot build, identified gaps in process, aligned proper subject matter expert with supplier, and followed through with corrective action follow up.
? New Product Development. Ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews are held at appropriate times during HUSCO’s product development process. Work closely with engineering team to review the part/assembly related manufacture requirements from concept to mature production, ensuring designs are modified where necessary and that costs are managed effectively.
o Example – SDE works with design engineering during machined part design, engages armature supplier early on with fixture design, and aligns needs and expectations of both. Follow ups need on a regular basis through PPAP.
? Develop Global Supply Base. Work in close collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering to develop global supply base with emphasis on achieving target quality level at or below expected cost. Complete new supplier systems audits along with current supplier process and systems audits. Effective development and management “probationary” suppliers. Codify and share process best practices internally and between suppliers as appropriate. Ensure smooth technology transfer between suppliers of equal standing to the benefit of HUSCO. Identify & support internal and customer cost reduction activities (REAP/ PPV), including communicating any key risks in terms of capacity
o Example –SDE codified spool cleaning best practices, created a reference document, shared it with appropriate suppliers, and followed up with an on-site visit and check of APQP documents to ensure lessons learned were applied.
? Support existing Corrective and Preventative action processes. Ensure suppliers complete root cause analysis to ensure correct issues are addressed. Communicate supplier containment and certification of replacement parts. Ensure corrective action has been completed and is effective for root cause problem resolution.
o Example – Machined part issue, SDE stepped in to lead team and drive supplier to verified preventative and detection action and achieve 0 PPM for that failure mode.
Requirement:
? College Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or closely related discipline with Quality emphasis or equivalent education required
? Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a component manufacturing environment. Range of knowledge to include casting (iron and aluminum) processes, as well as metal machining processes
? Strong knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerances and related inspection practices
? Exhibit good judgment, common sense, leadership and decision-making skills and abilities
? Must be flexible and able to handle multiple and varied tasks
? Must have strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with other functional areas as follows: Operations, Design Engineering, Purchasing and Inventory Control, Scheduling, and Shipping/Receiving
? Six Sigma trained preferred
? Effective trouble shooting, problem solving and organizational skills preferred 8D methodology.
? Able to handle frequent interruptions, meet tight deadlines, work staggered shifts to communicate with global counterparts or suppliers, and handle conflict in an effective manner
o Examples – Holding conference calls with China, or India to support development, as well as cadenced travel to those regions to work with suppliers
? Experience with Microsoft Office products. Accurate typing/computer data entry with above average attention to detail
? Travel up to 50% (including travel abroad)