We are looking for an experienced, action-oriented, hands-on Lead Engineer who will be responsible for Product Lifecycle support.
The activities are oriented to improve product quality, launch new plastic injection molds and reduce product cost.
The candidate will also work on solving performance problems of Rain Bird products, leading investigations that prevent Rain Bird from delivering products to customers without the required Rain Bird quality.
The candidate is expected to work with autonomy in solving complex technical problems, mentor and coach junior engineers, working within multidisciplinary teams and support Product Engineering group priorities.
Responsibilities
Identify root causes of product quality issues and develop and implement systemic solutions to eliminate future recurrences.
Develop products and process improvements to address these causes.
Support manufacturing plants on implementation of quality, manufacturability and productivity improvements.
Lead quality improvement projects from initial conception/justification through validation and implementation.
Coordinate and implement new product development, brainstorming, prototyping and introduction of new concepts from Design-stage to production readiness.
Responsible for maintaining product lifecycle quality and design integrity.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- BS Degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical preferred).
- 9+ years of design, project engineering, or product engineering with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of design/mechanical engineering concepts.
- Working knowledge and experience with:
- Manufacturing processes used in RB (ultrasonic welding, injection molding, fasteners, etc.)
- Plastic and elastomeric materials.
- Mechanical structures.
- Fluid dynamics/mechanics.
- Experience and desire to collaborate with other functional areas to achieve objectives.
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