Product & Process Engineer

About the role

The Product and Process Engineer will develop and implement products and processes into production, advancing UGN product lines for growth and profitability. This position will oversee product & process validation activities during all phases of development to ensure smooth production launch, support cost reduction actions, and maintain customer technical contact as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the product & process engineering subject matter expert for UGN.
• Work with acoustics, R&D and Corporate Engineering to develop BOMs and recommend processes for all RFQs.
• Lead trials to develop, update and setup BOM and process, partnering with Tooling, Project, Program Support, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and plants all along the development phases from RFQ to SOP.
• Ensure smooth production launch for assigned programs while achieving sustainable parts functional performance and successful product validation at customer at lowest cost possible.
• Develop and update product & process information into the PLM system including BOM, process parameters, tooling, and equipment requirements for Corporate Operations Engineering department and Program Management gates.
• Manage IMDS implementation and updates.
• Partner with R&T, UGN Purchasing and Quality Engineering departments to develop and negotiate material specifications with suppliers for all incoming goods.
• Afford plants as needed on process troubleshooting, optimization and cost reduction activities and projects.
• Lead cost reduction activities on the PPE side by identifying, validating, and implementing cost reduction opportunities and customers VA/VEs.
• Proactively investigate and analyze latest technologies and products on the market, especially focusing on our competitors.
• Support product & process understanding across the company through regular training.
• Participate in joint development opportunities with material suppliers, equipment suppliers and customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• 5 - 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet, AutoCAD & Design software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
• Knowledge and understanding of Chemical / Physical analysis equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Production/manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of Laboratory practices.