Principal Engineer - New Products

Job Description
OVERVIEW: The Principal New Product Introduction Engineer is responsible for providing our New Product Introduction Engineering team with the advanced vision, technology, project leadership, and tooling & equipment expertise they need through the entire product introduction, transfer and release to production process.
SALARY:
$120,000-140,000
KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote safety through leadership in process safety analysis, ergonomic assessments, and process improvement activities.
• Provide senior leadership on NPI Projects and amongst the NPI engineering department, on new product introduction process in all Tooling and Equipment Specification, and validation IQ, OQ and PQ stages, including engineering support for mass production.
• Works independently or with only consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives
• Lead NPI product engineering workflow to ensure that the customer product requirements and specifications are fully understood and fulfilled and that the initial control of product engineering changes are fully documented and deployed on the production floor, and that the bill of material is fully validated.
• Lead NPI Project industrial engineering workflow to ensure the completion of Process Flow, Time Studies, Capacity Analysis and Labor Content Determination, and determining the Standard Hours to complete the plant / company Quote Process.
• Collaborate with Cross Functional Molding and Extrusion Centers of Excellence to ensure seamless integration of those workstreams as part of the NPI project subcomponents
• Lead NPI Project equipment design workflow, performing as a minimum the Validation and Qualification Customer Mechanical Assemblies, Review of required Equipment, Material, and Customer Dimensional, Functional and Cosmetic Requirements, then Conduct Equipment Design Review, and subsequently Approve the Equipment release to Manufacturing. Responsible for TPM of tools/fixtures, and relationship with their vendors through IQMS or database.
• Utilize lean process technology and automation during NPI execution to continuously improve the manufacturing environments driving cost leadership, world class quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Plan, implement, and execute complex engineering projects, including defining the project philosophy, activities, milestones, and staff requirements per customer requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field
• Typically 12+ years of relevant experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience
• Recent related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA Quality System requirements
• Knowledge of financial, sales and marketing as related to development and manufacturing
• Solid understanding of current software, tooling and mechanical engineering issues and needs
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, polymer processing and equipment, and mechanical design

Meet Your Recruiter
Ric Delgado
Lead Technical Recruiter
Ric Delgado is a seasoned Principal Recruiter primarily focusing on the Automation Division at Sterling. With a distinguished tenure of over five years at Sterling and an impressive career spanning more than a decade in the recruiting field, Ric is a respected and accomplished professional in talent acquisition.
As a Principal Recruiter, Ric draws upon his extensive experience to excel in the Automation Division. His in-depth understanding of this dynamic industry enables him to connect talented individuals with exciting and fulfilling job opportunities expertly. Ric plays a pivotal role in helping candidates find new positions, advance in their careers, and achieve their professional goals.
Ric's passion for positively impacting individuals' lives through career advancement is the driving force behind his dedication to recruitment. He takes immense pride in his role as a professional growth and development facilitator, understanding the pivotal role a career change can play in a person's life journey.
He firmly believes in continuously updating one's skills and knowledge to stay competitive in any field. His commitment to personal and professional development not only enhances his own expertise but also positions him as a valuable resource for candidates seeking guidance in their career journeys.

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