NPI & Cross-Functional Product Launches: Partnered with R&D, QA, and manufacturing teams to launch next-generation products; participated in early-stage design reviews to identify manufacturing issues before production, conducted risk assessments, and documented lessons learned to enhance future NPI lifecycles.
Production Validation & Root Cause Analysis: Coordinated product validation testing and compiled detailed First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation to ensure regulatory compliance; utilized strong analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on process defects, implementing definitive corrective actions.
Process Optimization & Tooling Development: Researched, designed, and installed specialized equipment, including custom jigs and fixtures, to enhance production assembly precision; applied Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices to develop efficient line workflows, reducing cycle times and operational costs.
ERP & Configuration Management: Managed technical product data and configuration control by accurately structuring Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing routings within the ERP system; efficiently executed Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN) across departments while maintaining strict compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
Technical Leadership & Communication: Served as technical liaison across departments, facilitating cross-functional alignment meetings and developing technical specifications; mentored junior engineers and production staff on new product features and QA procedures.