What you'll do:
- Manage the Electric Engine (inverter, motor, gearbox) manufacturing engineering team, responsible from prototype through series production
- Collaborate with Product Design Engineering, Test, Quality, Manufacturing and Facilities teams
- Lead the development of a high-volume Electric Engine production system including
- Design For Manufacturing
- Process development
- Plant layout
- Equipment selection and management
- Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test
- Installation
- New Product Introduction
- Identify and drive continuous improvement and cost reduction programs, optimize product flow and line efficiency by designing or improving tools, jigs, stations, work methods and ergonomics using the 5S methodology
- Drive process control, specifically in the areas of quality and equipment capability
- Support process failure mode and analysis (PFMEA)
- Support supply chain development and procurement of key components
- Support operations on the shop floor, establish KPIs in order to drive performance management, identify trends and mitigate risks
- Develop, coach and mentor ME's to ensure they understand roles & responsibilities, provide performance feedback, develop a career roadmap and partner with them on their career aspirations
What you need:
- BS or MS Degree in Engineering or a related field
- 7+ years experience in manufacturing and / or automation
- 5+ years experience directly in EV drive unit manufacturing
- 2+ years managing team
- Strong hands-on experience with prototype and high-volume manufacturing
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in statistical process control, GD&T, and lean manufacturing concepts
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience with CAD, PLM, MES, and ERP software
Bonus Qualifications:
- FAR 23 experience
- Part 21 experience