manufacturing process engineer

Wing

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 About Wing
 
 
 
 Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing&rsquo;s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 Wing is looking for a
 
 Manufacturing Process Engineer
 
 to join our
 
 Manufacturing and Supply Chain
 
 team. This role will be based in
 
 Chennai, India
 
 .
 
 
 This position seeks a candidate with a deep enthusiasm for innovative drone technology and its scaled production. This individual will bring proven expertise in manufacturing process development and optimization for sophisticated drone systems, especially during new product introduction in partnership with contract manufacturers. A strong aptitude for driving results and thriving in a fast-paced, highly collaborative cross-functional environment is essential for launching cutting-edge aerial products.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Serve as the primary on-site Manufacturing Engineering lead at the Contract Manufacturing (CM) facility, acting as the central point of contact and technical expert for all manufacturing process-related activities and issues.
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 Collaborate closely with Program Management, Quality, and Testing teams to ensure complete production coverage, driving quality and efficiency in the manufacturing process.
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 Drive the resolution of manufacturing issues in a CM environment by problem-solving via Design of Experiments (DOEs), from setup and execution to analysis and implementation.
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 Provide engineering guidance and support for the design, development, and implementation of mechanical jigs and fixtures, aimed at enhancing process control and maximizing operational efficiency.
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 Develop standard processes and documentation for manufacturing processes including process flow chart, SOP, tool and fixture requirements and specifications.
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 Partner with Design teams to integrate and champion Design for Manufacturability (DFM/A) principles early in the product development cycle, influencing designs for optimal manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
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 Seamlessly interface with Design, Quality, and Sourcing teams to ensure efficient component sourcing, rigorous qualification, and successful integration into manufacturing processes.
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 10-15% domestic travel is expected.
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Need
 
 
 
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 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering roles, including driving a product from NPI to Mass Production.
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 Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field.
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 Strong manufacturing background in developing robust and repeatable processes to scale new products, including process design, fixture development, and line qualification in a fast-paced environment.
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 Experience with PCB and SMT processes, as well as knowledge of coating application and Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) is a plus.
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 Ability to provide DFM/DFA feedback to support continuous manufacturing improvement at vendors and contract manufacturers
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 Strong problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to identify root causes, conduct data-driven analysis, and implement effective, sustainable solutions.
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 Ability to use 3D CAD software (e.g., NX, Creo, SolidWorks) to review fixture design, analysis, and minor modifications.
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 Understanding of GD&amp;T principles, applications, measurement methods and tolerance stack-up analysis for component and assembly design.
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
 
 
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 Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
 
 
 If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.
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Manufacturing Process Engineer

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 About Wing
 
 
 
 Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing&rsquo;s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 Wing is looking for a
 
 Mfg Quality Engineer
 
 to join our
 
 Quality Team
 
 based onsite in
 
 Chennai, India
 
 . The ideal candidate should be a highly motivated and highly disciplined person who enjoys working in a fast paced and highly dynamic team environment. The successful candidate is able to demonstrate solid records and experience in production quality, hardware failure analysis and project management. This candidate should be a team player working with Contract Manufacturer (CM) teams, Wing Reliability, hardware, mechanical engineering and other teams. The candidate should be able to drive CM&rsquo;s mfg quality issue resolution and effectively communicate to management, cross functional teams, as well as the CM(s).
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Responsible for setting and executing advanced quality plans including incoming, in process and outgoing quality checks for assemblies or components at the CM
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 Define and review specification requirements for fit, function, and reliability by working together with Wing Mechanical Engineering, Hardware Engineering and reliability team
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 Work with massive amounts of data and measure quality
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 Identify, record, and report any problems through trend analysis, and drive production yield improvement
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 Perform incoming inspection as required as well as final inspection
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 Audit CM&rsquo;s entire process including SMT, and drive sub tier supplier SCARs corresponding identified in CM&rsquo;s process audit
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 Initiate, recommend or provide solutions to CM&rsquo;s non-compliance identified in CM&rsquo;s process audit
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 Manage CM&rsquo;s SMT and assembly line qualifications in different stages of product life cycle
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 Manage CM&rsquo;s quality performance and drive continuous improvement activities
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 Identify potential suppliers, audit their quality system, and assess their manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of materials, product design, manufacturing, assembly, testing etc. as required
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 Sustain CM&rsquo;s production from quality perspective in mass production phase, provide update to Wing management and cross functional teams on regular basis
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Need
 
 
 
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 5+ years of experience in quality or reliability engineering role that manages product from NPI to significant volumes at the manufacturing stage
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 BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
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 Industrial experience in injection molding, CNC machining, die casting, mechanical assembly, testing or PCBA SMT
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 Ability to effectively communicate with cross functional teams and leadership team
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 Strong manufacturing background in developing robust and repeatable processes to scale new products, including process qualification, process quality control and line qualification in a rapid schedule
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 Familiarity with standards such as AS9100, ISO9001, TS16949, IPC-A-610 etc
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 Expert in driving engineering requirements, and continuous quality improvement at vendors and contract manufacturers
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 Understanding GD&amp;T, tolerance stack up and design
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 Capable of identifying the time when help is needed and ask for help
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 JMP, Minitab and Six Sigma experience
 
 
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 Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
 
 
 If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.
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Quality Engineer

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 Introduction
 
 
 
 A results-driven Business Transformation or Strategy Consultant in manufacturing strategy, operations excellence, and Industry 4.0 enablement. You combine a strong manufacturing domain understanding with digital technology acumen to help clients modernize operations, unlock productivity, and accelerate business outcomes. You are adept at bridging business, operations, and technology, using your analytical mindset, consulting experience, and stakeholder management skills to deliver transformation impact.
 
 
 
 Your Role And Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Partner with manufacturing clients to identify operational pain points and define a digital transformation roadmap aligned to business objectives.
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 Conduct diagnostics and maturity assessments to benchmark current capabilities across supply chain, production, quality, and plant maintenance.
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 Design data-driven and digitally enabled process improvements leveraging AI, IoT, automation, analytics, and cloud-based MES or digital twin platforms.
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 Lead workshops and interviews to capture business requirements and translate them into actionable use cases and solution requirements.
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 Develop process maps, KPIs, and business case models to quantify value (e.g., productivity gains, yield improvements, energy optimization).
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams (technology, data, and product) to ensure seamless implementation of digital solutions.
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 Support change management, training, and adoption activities to drive user engagement and sustained business impact.
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 Track program success through defined metrics and continuous improvement dashboards.
 
 
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 Required Technical And Professional Expertise
 
 
 
 Skills and Qualifications
 
 
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 MBA (preferably in Operations, Supply Chain, or Strategy) with 5&ndash;7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, plant operations, digital transformation
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 Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (production, maintenance, quality, logistics) and associated KPIs.
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 Exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, AI/ML, predictive maintenance, digital twin, and manufacturing analytics.
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 Experience in business analysis and project delivery tools: Excel, Power BI/Tableau, JIRA, Confluence, and process modelling tools (Visio, ARIS, etc.).
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate insights into business recommendations.
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 Excellent communication, presentation, and client management skills, including leading workshops and stakeholder meetings.
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 Familiarity with Agile/Waterfall methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
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 Ability to thrive in dynamic client environments and manage multiple priorities effectively.
 
 
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 Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
 
 
 
 
 Hiring manager and Recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage.
 
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Manufacturing Strategy Consultant

Ford Motor Company

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 Manufacturing Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management, and GPDS skills
 
 
 Able to work in different time zone and manage relationships with regional supply base / Cross-functional / JV team; Proficiency in below competencies
 
 
 Negotiations Excellent
 
 
 &squf; Commodity Knowledge - Excellent
 
 
 &squf; Strategy Development - Excellent
 
 
 &squf; Analytical Skills - Part Cost Estimating - Good
 
 
 &squf; Buying Systems, Policies and Processes - Excellent
 
 
 &squf; Analytical Skills - Balance Sheet and Ratios - Good
 
 
 &squf; Analytical Skills - Lean Manufacturing - Good
 
 
 &squf; Project Management - Excellent
 
 
 &squf; Knowledge Transfer - Excellent
 
 
 &squf; GPDS Knowledge - Buying Good
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Negotiations Excellent
 
 
 &squf; Commodity Knowledge - Excellent
 
 
 &squf; Strategy Development - Excellent
 
 
 &squf; Analytical Skills - Part Cost Estimating - Good
 
 
 &squf; Buying Systems, Policies and Processes - Excellent
 
 
 &squf; Analytical Skills - Balance Sheet and Ratios - Good
 
 
 &squf; Analytical Skills - Lean Manufacturing - Good
 
 
 &squf; Project Management - Excellent
 
 
 &squf; Knowledge Transfer - Excellent
 
 
 &squf; GPDS Knowledge - Buying Good
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Education/ Knowledge
 
 
 
 Education - Bachelor Engineering degree &hellip;
 
 
 Experience - 5 to 8 years of related experience (Automotive buying experience preferred)
 
 
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 Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem-solving skills 2) Extremely good Presentation &amp; Communication skills (written and verbal)
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 Attitude to work in a challenging environment &amp; Attitude to improve is a must
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 Ability to understand cost drivers and achieve desired cost structures
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 Good Manufacturing Process knowledge of various commodities
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 Able to lead structured supplier meetings and drive desired outcomes
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 Be an excellent negotiator, drive creative solutions &amp; self-starter.
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 Keep up commitments on time; Be Proactive and question logically
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 Willing to learn/teach and share experiences with team members
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Buyer

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 About Wing
 
 
 
 Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing&rsquo;s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 Wing is looking for a
 
 Manufacturing Operations Manager
 
 to join our
 
 Manufacturing and Supply chain
 
 team based in
 
 Chennai, India
 
 . In this role you will lead the planning and execution of hardware activities through our manufacturing partners. Your efforts will be crucial to deliver new hardware for business operations. The ideal candidate has a passion for making an impact in a fast paced environment, and the ability to deliver results as part of a dynamic, cross-functional team.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Lead the Manufacturing Operations activities with our contract manufacturer through new initiatives within the hardware organization.
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 Liaison with manufacturing process, quality and test team along with global central organization for issue resolution and driving new initiatives.
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 Strong written communication and organizational skills with demonstrated cross functional collaboration.
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 Strong leader with demonstrated people management skills and cross regional management.
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 This role would require working outside business hours or/and on weekends during escalations for issue resolution.
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Need
 
 
 
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 8+ years of industry experience in one or more of the following fields: Product development and or Manufacturing Operations
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 Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
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 Experience working on capability enhancement, capacity management, scaling up or down based on business needs
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 Program Management Experience with a proven track record of successful implementation in a matrix organization working with quality, process and test teams
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 Experience with continuous improvement to minimize product costs
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 Ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in a rapidly changing business environment
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 Be prepared for 10-15% travel
 
 
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 Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
 
 
 If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.
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Manufacturing Operations Manager

Tata Electronics

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 Company Overview:
 
 Tata Electronics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd., is revolutionizing the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) landscape. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative consumer electronics products, services, and solutions that meet the demands of an ever-evolving industry. With a commitment to engineering excellence, product reliability, and business growth, Tata Electronics offers a unique opportunity for dynamic professionals to contribute to the future of electronics manufacturing.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Conduct detailed analysis of factory costs, identifying and reviewing end to end make and non-make cost drivers, including labor rates, machine utilization, consumable expenses, overhead, and logistics.
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of product cost engineering initiatives with overall manufacturing processes and organizational goals.
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 Identify and execute cost‑reduction opportunities through material, design, and process optimization.
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 Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive financial models that effectively capture product costs and pricing strategies.
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 Utilize analytical skills to assess and optimize cost efficiency within the manufacturing environment and supply chain operations.
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 Prepare and present cost analysis reports to stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for cost management and reduction strategies.
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 Strong communication and negotiation skills to work closely with both internal and external stakeholders.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 B. Tech. (Engineering) or Supply Chain experience is preferred.
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 A minimum of 3 years of experience in cost engineering, procurement and financial analysis role is preferred.
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 Experience in electronics manufacturing, data centers, or automotive industries, supply chain consultancy is advantageous.
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 Strong proficiency in financial modelling, with a demonstrated ability to create and manage cost models effectively.
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 Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to conduct in-depth analysis of factory costs and various cost components.
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 An educational background in finance or accounting; advanced degrees in finance or supply chain management are preferred but not mandatory.
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Product Cost Engineer

Valeo

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 Initiate the QRQC in QIM database &ndash; participate to the containment and validate the robustness of the containment
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 Support APU Managers / Site Manager in the analysis of issues assigned in the QRQC activities
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 Update the APU quality tracking charts : Customer Returns Cost of Non Quality &hellip;
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 Perform audits on the line to detect non-respect of the Standard and identify with the APU the actions to be completed to therefore comply with the Standard
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 Participate in the eradication of Customer issues and Non Quality issues
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 Along the APU QRQC meeting ensure that rules are respected and &ldquo;Stop at first disagree&rdquo; and &ldquo;Stop at first no&rdquo; are applied
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 Perform the revision of the control plan after an issue
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 Verify 4M matrix respect with regards product or process changes and ensure customer awareness and approval of changes in accordance with the 4M matrix
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 Update the quality documents following a process related change
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 Verify the continuous conformance of the process to generate product to specification in accordance with the control plans (machine capability &ndash; yearly product audit &hellip;)
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 Has authority to stop a manufacturing / assembly line in any situation where Standards are not respected or a safety or quality risk for the operator or for the customer has been detected or following a LLC Stability audit demonstrating lower than 100%
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 Represent Customer within Valeo on Quality matters (communication/Escalation)
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 In case of APU Quality Leader position, he will report to this position and will not supersede APU Quality Leader and Site Quality Manager authority.
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 In charge of PD , CA and closure management for Internal Suppliers incidents.
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Senior Engineer - Quality

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