- Lead the design definition of a new product in conjunction with the commercial and manufacturing functions.
- Guide and expedite all stages of product prototype associated with new product design.
- Guide and expedite all stages of the NPP, ISIR and/or PPAP associated with new product design.
- Develop projects according to project management best practices.
- Lead product and process development team to the successful and profitable realization of new Vernay products.
- Facilitates knowledge transfer from prototyping in Singapore, North America and Europe to production in Suzhou.
- Work with commercial and manufacturing team players toward creating better team building communications/cooperation and to stay within budget.
- Influence the application of lean manufacturing principles in all product/process design.
- Work closely in guiding the design function on all products in area of responsibility.
- Close and record all product/process projects in a timely and professional manner
- Improve/enhance basic technological skill sets that will position this function and Vernay toward the future.
- Keep continuous communication with the Engineering Manager in Singapore, whom she/he will report to.
- Communicate with R&D or Engineering departments within the group.
- Communicate and provide timely responses to customers, either internal or external.
- Proficient in the use of Vernay simulation tools and test database in order to provide application support to both internal and external customers.
- Understand and employ principles of Lean Product Development.
- Actively participate in 5S program by achieving and consistently maintaining 3S in personal work area. Participate in rotating 5S schedule as auditor for local facility and owner for local common areas.