LEAD NPI ENGINEER

Duration: 12 month contract- extendable

Location: office based in Dublin, Travel to China & other locations required  Our client seeks a talented and motivated individual to join their Engineering Team.                               

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES          

•      Work with our overseas manufacturing partners and suppliers to participate in sustaining engineering to support mature product lines and lead prototype and pilot production activities for new products.

•      Lead DFM and PFMEA activities to ensure product and process shortcomings are identified and mitigated.

•      Assess manufacturing processes through the use of statistical methods and Six Sigma techniques. Identify root causes to yield loss and manufacturing process nonconformities and implement necessary corrective actions.

•      Construct and help maintain the product BOM and related documentation, including the qualification of alternate EOL parts

•      Design and implement manufacturing processes, including development and qualification of tooling, automated equipment, and supplier processes.

•      Construct and help maintain the product BOM and related documentation. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

•             Expert knowledge of IQC/IPQC/OQC processes and requirements

•             Demonstrated skills in setting production metrics and process capability statistical analysis

•             A track record of managing overseas manufacturing contractors and suppliers to deliver products on schedule

•             Demonstrated skills in Test System Development using Labview and TestStand

•             Demonstrated knowledge of pcb assembly and process qualification

•             Knowledge and skill in root-cause analysis and implementation of effective corrective actions

•             Skilled in data analysis, technical writing, and making technical presentations

•             A team player who is flexible and adaptable to a dynamic-environment   Flexible and willing to travel overseas as required from our Dublin office

•             Ten+  years manufacturing engineering experience in a high tech environment DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

•      Experience in cost-down implementation on established products

•      Experience in product production planning

•      Experience in supply logistics PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

•      Self-motivated, self-directed, flexible and able to deliver to deadlines

•      High energy and commitment, takes the initiative

•      Strong communicator, with good interpersonal skills and an enquiring approach

•      Always seeks win /win situations

•      Results oriented,  with ability to distinguish between “needs” and “wants”

•      Ability to work effectively under pressure and self-reliant

Salary: eu70-80k plus benefits