Resumen: This position collaborates closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to support new product introductions, engineering changes, and productivity initiatives. Responsabilidades:
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Lead the development and implementation of manufacturing design solutions for new and existing products.
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Evaluate product designs to ensure manufacturability (DFM) and assembly efficiency (DFA).
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product performance, quality, and production costs.
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Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, work instructions, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
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Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from concept through production launch.
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Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing issues.
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Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and cycle time optimization.
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Design and validate manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and production equipment.
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Coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and ensure proper implementation.
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Perform tolerance stack-up analyses and engineering calculations.
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Support prototype builds and production validation activities.
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Ensure compliance with company standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
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Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on engineering projects.
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Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
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Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
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Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing design or product engineering within a manufacturing environment.
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Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
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Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI).
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Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD.
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Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
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Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
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Experience with engineering change management processes.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent project management and communication abilities.
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Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
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Experience in refrigeration, HVAC, or sheet metal manufacturing.
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Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
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Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
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Project management experience.
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Six Sigma Green Belt certification (preferred).
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Familiarity with laboratory testing and product validation.
