NPD Technician

Summary

The New Product Technician will be responsible for designing, planning, and manufacturing new products with the Precision Solutions business unit . The Technician will work cross-functionally with operations, sales and product management to prototype and successfully industrialize new products to customer specifications and within project time commitments. This role combines hands-on shop floor involvement with analytical, data driven decision making to ensure that processes meet all customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate & support the development of new prototype parts from customer supplied drawings & 3D models.
• Drive rapid manufacture of prototype parts for testing at the customer.
• Lead the manufacturing process of prototypes from order receipt to final shipment to end-customer.
• Participate actively in the production processes of prototypes and pilot orders, including the operation of grinding equipment (ID/OD/Surface), lathes, EDMs, CMM inspection equipment, etc.
• Interface with pre-form suppliers, field application manager and sales engineers to ensure design for manufacturability.
• Work with externals vendors to develop and implement new manufacturing capabilities.
• Exchange with other Hyperion production units and lead the standardization of new processes or practices and support changes in the production area.
• Lead successful industrialization and hand-off to manufacturing operations, including the creation of Standard Operational Procedures, Control Plans and train operators in new processes and improvements that have been developed.
• Ensure all customer requirements are met, including customer specific documentation, certifications, and any other compliance needs for products during prototype, pilot, and industrialization phases.
• Support customer complaints analysis, and work with corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Act as facilitator and lead problem solving analysis on prototypes and new product developments.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to work independently, self-direct, and take initiative.
• Project management skills with excellent organization and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design and interpreting engineering drawings using GD&T.
• Previous experience in grinding applications and tooling design, including experience with machining, lapping, and EDM processes.
• Problem solving, lean thinking and statistical process control skills are desired.

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• Walking and standing on the shop floor for extended period of times.
• PC/Desk work required to perform tasks.
• Ability to work flexible schedule and extended hours as required