About this role
About the Role Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes in collaboration with Tier 1 suppliers. Lead supplier teams to identify root causes and resolve manufacturing and quality issues, while driving day-to-day operations and New Product Introduction within a hybrid work model. What You'll Do
- Design, develop, analyze, and implement manufacturing processes with Tier 1 suppliers.
- Lead Tier 1 supplier teams to identify root causes and resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
- Drive day-to-day manufacturing operations and New Product Introduction.
- Support cost reduction projects for Mass Production and New Product Introduction.
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma and Industry 4.0 tools (Line Balancing, Continuous Flow Layout, 5S, TPM, 7QS, CTQ, PFMEA, automation, digitization).
- Conduct LSS & Industry 4.0 audits to measure maturity and identify gaps.
- Analyze and improve processes with internal and external teams, focusing on root cause and preventing recurrence.
- Manage Engineering Change, Deviations, and MFGO processes (impact, risk, disposition).
- Review and approve work instructions; ensure manufacturing processes and parameters are correctly implemented.
- Ensure production BOM accuracy aligned with Agile references.
- Lead cost reduction initiatives with cross-functional teams.
- Manage assets/fixtures/tools development, fabrication, validation, and management.
- Review and update Labor and MVA Models.
- Propose and implement recommendations to improve process capabilities for Mass Production and NPI.
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines and functions to solve problems and implement innovative solutions; drive DFX principles from concept to production. What We're Looking For
- BS in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) with 5+ years of experience or MS with 4+ years.
- Experience in Manufacturing/Process/Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or Lean Six Sigma.
- Knowledge of GMP and experience in Medical Devices, Personal Care, Consumer Electronics, or Pharmaceutical manufacturing is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of Process/Industrial Engineering and Lean Six Sigma (DOE & RCA).
- Experience with NPI, Project Management, and process FMEA/Control Plans.
- Ability to create cost models, perform feasibility analyses, and justify projects (ROI).
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (Product Development, Analytical, Safety, Regulatory, Quality Assurance).
- Proficient in MS Office. Green Belt certification is a plus. Nice to Have
- Green Belt certification.
- DFX experience and cross-functional collaboration across multiple sites. Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $108,960.00 - $163,440.00 annually.
- Incentive Compensation: target annual cash incentive equal to 12% of base pay.
- Zebra Total Rewards: comprehensive benefits package beyond base pay.