NPI Engineer

Description

Summary: Coordinates the industrialization process for new products and verifies current products to ensure adherence to engineering specifications. Highlights: 1. Develops cost estimates and mature yield targets for new products. 2. Works cross-functionally to create robust product designs/processes. 3. Drives corrective actions and participates in solving product field problems. *Work Mode: Onsite* **Location:** Onsite – Juárez, Nuevo León **Opportunity** **Basic Function** Under the direct supervision of the Genl Supvr\-NPD, Model \& Case, this position is responsible for coordinating the Industrialization Process for the New Products, the Verification of the Current Products (Re\-Cases, Modifications, etc), to assure all the products meet the Engineering Specifications. **Specific Responsabilities** * Develop Standard Cost learning curve estimates and mature yield targets. * Assist the design NPD team during the process desing of the new products. * Work Cross functionally with Product Engineering, Quality and vitreous plants to identify the key characteristics on our products and create robust products designs/processes to ensure good quality parts are being sent to our customers. * Track the Yield and deliveries after release to asure that the new products are meeting their commitments. * Drive corrective actions if targets are not being met. * Participate in the solution of products field problems resulting from manufacturing or design problems. * Generate and distribute technical data and reports as required. * Capture and document knowledge for future projects. * Generate and maintain historical technical and manufacturing results data files to assist in technical change decision\-making. * Coordinate the verification of new products and the modification of current products. * Monitor changes in the products, in order to determine if the change was effective. * Reduce or eliminate production problems related to new products. * Assure that new products comply with the Quality requirements. * Comply with the verification program for products. * Coordinate with manufacturing to minimize re\-processing and scrap. * Monitor the tests in the production process, according to procedures. * Coordinate and test all the new carton and fittings for the new products. * Coordinate the Verification of the products in the test lab, anayze results and send the data required to Wisconsin (Product Engineering). * Complete and maintain updated the Ramp up files for all the new products. * Support the ISO 17025 Standard and comply with all the requirements from a customer perspective. * Develop and implement all new SOP for all the new activities related to new products. Complete the Operation Certification Checklist for every new product. **Skills/Requirements** EDUCATION: Preference Bachelor Degree in Engineering.(Preferrently Industrial Engineer). EXPERIENCE: Preferrently with minimum three years experience in manufacturing operation. FORMATION: English Skills. SKILLS: Traits Critical: Abstract Reasoning Ability, Thoroughness, Cautiousness, Self\-Structure, Urgency, Aggressiveness, Assertiveness, Ego\-Strength, Energy, Idea Orientation. Supporting: Ego\-drive, Empathy, External Structure, Gregariousness, Idea Orientation, and Sociability. Behaviors Critical: Is persistent; confidently expresses ideas and opinions; copes with rejection; recognizes problems, issues and opportunities; gathers and analyzes data; creates new concepts and approaches to solve problems; learns from mistakes; independently sets goals, objectives and priorities; manages multiple tasks and activities; works quickly. Supporting: Persuasively sells ideas to gain support and buy\-in; considers others´ points of view with an open mind; follows established policies and procedures. **Why Choose Kohler?** We empower each associate to \#BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. **About Us** It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.