TITLE: ENGINEER, METAL COATING AND FINISHING
FUNCTION / AREA: PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT / CHINA
JOB SUMMARY
Under supervision, working in a team environment identifies, evaluates, and works to resolve manufacturing issues in the daily production processes. Provide some leadership in the optimization and troubleshooting of existing PVD processes. Participate in engineering activities leading towards the design and implementation of PVD process improvements and the technical transfer of new products from research and development to product commercialization.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
61 Process Improvement (50%)
o Provide technical knowledge to continuous improvement efforts aimed at increasing productivity and yields for all PVD processes.
o Assist in the identification of new materials, methods, and tools in order to improve current PVD processes and/or equipment.
o Develop understanding of production processes to identify the key process parameters related to yield and product performance.
o Support the execution of studies to stabilize, characterize, and optimize key PVD process parameters.
o Assist in the maintenance and support of all Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Statistical Quality Control (SQC) tools for key PVD processes.
61 Day-to-day support (30%)
o Conduct daily process audits of PVD processes.
o Support Manufacturing in efforts to troubleshoot the manufacturing processes on a daily basis.
o Develop, maintain, and update manufacturing documentation with input from appropriate functions.
o Assist Manufacturing in the training of operators, technicians, and supervisors as needed.
o Work with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) as needed to ensure that equipment and processes comply with applicable codes and regulations.
61 New Products (20%)
o Work with Carlsbad Product Engineering Team to review and confirm that FA and Qualification components, clubs and processes meet design intent.
o Work with Carlsbad Product Engineering Team to ensure process specifications, procedures, and controls related to all PVD processes of new products are well documented and communicated before launch.
o Assist with creating target and limit samples as directed and confirm that all samples are available to SI before production quality inspections commence.
o Provide input to Carlsbad Product Engineering Team regarding PVD processing options during the development of new products – Design for Manufacturability (DFM.)
o Work to improve volume process capabilities in anticipation of new product requirements.
o Provide input regarding opportunities to reduce cost for components or processes.
o Assist with overseeing the product qualification processes, components and finished clubs and prepare qualification reports.
FREQUENCY TASK LIST
61 Daily
o Check e-mail and reply as necessary
o Check voicemail and reply as necessary
o Interface with CGC personnel
o Provide support to manufacturing cells as needed
o Review documentation for testing, changes, instructions, etc. and provide recommendations
o Walk manufacturing floor and review PVD processes, focusing on areas of needed improvements.
61 Weekly
o Update project timelines and summarize projects
o Meet with manager to discuss results and path forward
o Interface with suppliers and/or sub-contractors, including visits to existing and/or potential suppliers/sub-contractors.
o Research new materials, methods, and testing
o Evaluate new PVD equipment and/or processes
o Review and report on the capability, efficiency and quality of components and finished clubs.
61 Monthly
o Support production as needed
AUTHORITY TO ACT
61 Adhere to Callaway Golf policies.
61 Individual acts under own discretion on a day-to-day basis. Generally work is reviewed for accuracy, technical judgment, and adequacy by direct supervisor in order to ensure adherence to departmental and company objectives. Requests or tasks that fall outside of normal procedures should be handled on a case-by-case basis and reviewed with supervisor if necessary. Individual has some latitude to prioritize tasks and duties.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES)
61 Technical knowledge in PVD and plating manufacturing processes.
61 General knowledge of overall manufacturing processes required.
61 Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel
61 Good knowledge of statistical tools.
61 Ability to manage multiple tasks
61 Proficient in both written and verbal English & Mandarin required
61 Able to read and interpret instructions, procedures, etc.
61 Team player with good communication skills.
61 Flexible and able to adapt to changing environments and priorities and function without rigid organizational boundaries.
61 Must show evidence of increasing responsibility with years of experience.
61 Must be able to demonstrate a successful track record.
61 Highly energetic, creative, intelligent, and logical.
61 Able to work extended hours in critical situations.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
61 BS in Mechanical, Material or Manufacturing Engineering or relevant experience.
61 5 years’ experience with PVD and plating manufacturing processes demonstrating skills in the above duties.
61 3 years’ experience in golf industry demonstrating skills in the above duties desired.
61 Six Sigma Green Belt certification ideal
61 Experience working for a US based company, representing said company in oversea activities
61 Willingness to travel to Vietnam
61 Must have valid passport
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
61 Occasionally required to stand.
61 Occasionally required to bend at the neck.
61 Occasionally required to bend at the waist.
61 Occasionally required to squat, climb, kneel, or crawl
61 Occasionally to twist at the neck.
61 Occasionally to twist at the waist.
61 Occasionally required to use hands to finger to perform simple grasping.
61 Occasionally required to use hands to perform power grasping.
61 Occasionally required to use hands for fine manipulation.
61 Occasionally required to push or pull.
61 Occasionally required to reach above shoulder level.
61 Occasionally required to reach below shoulder level.
61 Occasionally required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, regularly lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds and perform moderately demanding physical tasks.
61 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth- perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
61 Is occasionally in a climate controlled office environment where the sound level is quiet.
61 Occasionally drives forklifts and other equipment.
61 Regularly is exposed to excessive noise.
61 Regularly is exposed to risk of burns from direct physical contact with extremely hot objects
61 Occasionally works at heights.
61 Regularly is exposed to dust, fumes or chemicals.
61 Occasionally is exposed to outside weather conditions.
61 Occasionally is exposed to extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness.
61 Occasionally is exposed to risk of electrical shock.
61 Occasionally exposed to risk of vibration.
61 Regularly is required to use special visual, auditory or insulating protective equipment.
DISCLAIMER
This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing