Job Summary:
The primary role of the Development Specialist is to develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities:
• Recommends and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls.
• Coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products.
• Support and coordinate on site engineering activities.
• Responsible for multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative original solutions where results are key to successful completion of major projects.
• Works mostly independently with minimal supervision and work is reviewed at project milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management.
• Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production plans
• Equipment preparation and maintains detailed layouts of building and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industrial standards, legal requirements, local and national regulations.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results
• Gives input to product design based on design for manufacture/design for assembly.
• Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency.
• Coordinate, develop and document quality system for new programs (control plan, PFMEA, process flow, work instructions and inspection plans.)
• Coordinate and document all Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
• Participate in the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Requirements:
• Familiarity with MicroSoft Office products required
• Drafting software such as CAD preferred
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Excellent time-management, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Must be punctual and reliable.

Education/Training/Experience:
• Degree in engineering field or five (5) years in maintenance-related field in automotive manufacturing
• Previous experience in an automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier
• Process design knowledge
• Problem analysis and problem resolution methodology
• Familiarity with current automotive standard and regulations

All interested applicants should apply here: https://gethired.com/a/849f6b39-d7bb-484f-9d49-d3a647e3c9bf