Product Care Engineer

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Coordinates and manages activities to support cost, quality, and factory goals on daily production and new product launches. Provides support for supplier development and strategies as it pertains to engineering regional and global directives. Responsible for project assignments that could range in complexity from component level application to complete system development. Manages time to effectively accomplish goals and objectives on time and within budgetary constraints. Works with all departments, vendors and customers within the scope of the project. Provides engineering project status updates as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide engineering expertise as related to cost and factory support.
· Analyze test data and correlate to product design improvements.
· Complete activities necessary to achieve company Quality and Cost Goals.
· Create and maintain a historical log of projects completed and in process.
· Complete SCR reduction projects.
· Provide updates to management and project teams as required.
· Must be able to work within a team environment.
· Assist in the establishment of development requirements for product changes and help execute them to meet objectives.
· Conduct design reviews with diligence and accuracy.
· Maintain orderly and correct project files.
· Ability to write and interpret project schedules.
· Give written and oral presentations when required.
· Operate productively in a cross functional and diverse workplace utilizing the global experience within the corporation.
· Execute other assignments as deemed strategically required by top management.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Electrolux is a global leader in home appliances, based on deep consumer insight and developed in close collaboration with professional users. We offer thoughtfully designed, innovative solutions for households and businesses, with products such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances. Under esteemed brands including Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Frigidaire and Electrolux Grand Cuisine, the Group sells more than 50 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year. In 2014 Electrolux had sales of $14.4 billion and 60,000 employees. For more information go to http://group.electrolux.com

Electrolux is a leading provider in the North American appliance market, and Electrolux Major Appliances North America is our second-largest business sector. With 14,000 people across North America, we have a solid understanding of American consumers' needs and desires that allows us to provide innovative, thoughtfully designed products that help consumers create the well-lived homes they desire.

Desired profile

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
· Plastics / Sheet Metal design development experience preferred
· Demonstrated PC proficiency is required
· Must have general knowledge of manufacturing and assembly methodologies.
· Experience on purchasing processes, should cost models, RFQ's, MOU's and sourcing boards preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

· Good verbal and written communications
· Exceptional Problem Solving Skills
· Strong aptitude for details
· Mature thinking and professional presentation with common sense and good judgment
· 6 Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt. GE/ASQ experience is a plus
· Lean manufacturing experience, EMS system is a plus
· Manufacturing/Quality/R&D experience, appliance industry is a plus.
· Experience with supplier workshops, tear downs , and “walking” manufacturing lines
· Financial analysis, total cost, business case experience is preferred
· PPAP's approval, ECN's generation and approval experience
· Micro-Soft Office skills – Word, Excel, Power Point, Project
· Good interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
· Strong Continuous Improvement mindset

REQUIRED LANGUAGES

· English