1. Taking detailed briefs from the client to understand their requirements whilst providing technical support for new product launch programmes from concept through the customer sign off / PPAP approval and design changes thereafter.
2. Driving forward design and development activities within new projects being responsible for all technical attributes from product design through all development phases and onto manufacturing within launch.
3. Managing and revising internal drawings including revisions, updates, issuing process and new drawing generation.
4. Delivering projects within time constraints seeking effective solutions to customer issues managing all DFMEA and DFM functions.
5. Work closely with R&D to guide new product and process development towards profitable customer solution development.
6. Create and develop internal innovation process for evaluation and business case creation of new products and materials
7. Initiate and deliver upon VA/VE initiatives
8. Develop technical relationships with existing and new customers, supporting site visits as required.
9. Seeking Business Development opportunities with customers through technical innovation and delivery of services
10. Collaborating with existing Application Engineers to develop a detailed understanding of all existing customer product ranges.
11. Supporting APQP process for new product development from enquiry through to PPAP delivery to customers.
12. Support operations requirement for engineering and technical assistance on product and process development.