Graco is looking to integrate new products into their manufacturing processes efficiently, on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards, specifically for their new Contractor Division.
Requirements
- Proficiency in manufacturing processing, components and products
- Conduct and evaluate quality assessments on components and equipment using approved tools (examples, Gage R&R's and capability studies)
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize internal manufacturing processes for new products, by selecting the appropriate resources, equipment, and tooling
- Conduct project risk assessments, and feasibility studies to develop project risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with product development engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of new products.
- Monitor and report on the progress of new product integration, addressing any issues that arise.
- Provide training and support to manufacturing staff on new processes and procedures.
- Conduct periodic reviews with the new product development team and provide feedback on design for manufacturability.
- Manage manufacturing project deliverables, including but not limited to, initial quality checks, Item setup, assembly mistake proofing and test equipment validation.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing introduction or manufacturing process development role.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
