职位详情

职位描述:
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

•Ensure Global and Regional alignment to the Kohler Development Process across Operations, New Product Development functions and Brands.
•Focus Ｏn Styling Space projects and Doors developing and cooperate with PM, Mkt, Engineering and ID as Ops NPD project leader
•Drive Manufacturing input into NPD projects to improve design effectiveness and reliability through Design for Manufacture and assembly (DFMA), design reviews, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and regular feedback.
•NPI engineer for all operations functions such as purchase, quality, manufacturing engineering, data services production, and materials, related to NPI and NPD projects. These projects include, but are not limited to, new product launches, DF-X initiatives, fulfillment strategies, Plan for Every Part (PFEP), cost reduction implementations, capacity evaluations, supply chain integrity, costing, REA initiation, and process development.
•Build product cost models, with plant NPI and Operations support, to actively manage product costs through development and meet launch targets.
•Provide technical support for Make versus Buy analysis, utilizing cash cost modeling and consideration of Global Capacity and Asset Optimization.
•Together with Operations, develop plant project execution timelines and project plans for all manufacturing locations and feed back into overall timelines for projects.
•Accountable, in coordination with plant NPI personnel, for achieving scheduled ‘Inventory in Stock’ date. Support plant NPI and Operations project managers, Ｏn all projects as assigned, to ensure complete and accurate communication of project facts.
•Responsible for fulfilling all Operations related deliverables for Global FMV(Faucet, metal and Glass, Vikrell ) GNPD process, including the active creation and execution of contingency plans to mitigate risk or to keep project launches Ｏn schedule.
•Drive Time to Market Improvements. Ensure Quality and Performance Levels are met for New Product Launches (i.e. launch with no Deviations and match process capability to specifications).
•Utilize Supply Chain Organization in line with the Operations Strategy to develop the product fulfillment strategy.
•Applying engineering fundamentals to problem solving & make appropriate decisions, justify risk under critical review. Develop conclusions and recommend actions.
•Operate without need for technical supervision.
•Liaise closely with all levels of production, engineering, NPD, purchasing, and marketing providing clear information where necessary. Use relationships to maintain a network to support Production Strategies.
•Present project status and escalations to multiple levels of operations leadership including Managers/Directors/VP.
•This position will coordinate the development of systematic tool design and engineering functions required for production of products at Kohler Co. utilizing CAD technology.

任职要求:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

B.S. degree from an engineering discipline

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in NPI working field and related. At least 3~5 years at an industrial, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, project management, or new product development engineering role.
•Knowledge and experience of multiple manufacturing processes, including but not limited to, wood and glass SKUs’ assembly process, casting, forging, injection molding, stamping and/or finishing.
•Project Management experience, PMP is preferred.
•Experience of communicating information at all levels across various functions: written & verbally, concisely and accurately.
•A tenacious, enthusiastic, results driven individual with excellent time management skills.
•A confident user of Microsoft office software & SAP
•Must be structured and organized, with an ability to work Ｏn their own, within a team, and lead a small team when required. Management experience would be preferred.
•Trained to use DFMA techniques and software as preferred.
•Experience in ProE/CREO is a benefit, but not required.
•Better English communication skill. Both at written and speaking