What are the responsibilities and job description for the NPAP Engineer (New Production Action Planning) position at Ahresty Wilmington Corporation?
Position Summary:
NPAP Engineer is responsible for leading/coordinating product development team activities within Ahresty including initial dunnage design
Scope of Responsibility:
Lead the AQP Team activities, coordinate launch schedules both internal and with AWC suppliers, lead engineering FMEA development and implementation in order to ensure a smooth launch of new products and design changes
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Daily Management:
- Lead AQP Team activities to meet customer expectations and follow through to implementation and start of mass production.
- Collaborate with Engineering to develop and plan the implementation of the P-FMEA. If customer approval is not obtained, devise alternative methods and resolve potential issues with the AQP Team.
- Coordinate with Purchasing and Quality supplier activities and development
- Assist the AQP team to coordinate with the customer for development of new product dunnage.
- Coordinate improvement activities for below target items during new model development into mass production
- Improvement Activities:
- Monitor productivity targets and coordinate improvement plans with AQP team to achieve targets.
- Apply Deming principles and other root cause analysis tools to analyze departmental problems and recommend improvements.
- May participate in a Quality Circle improvement team when possible.
- Performs other related improvement functions as assigned.
Education/Experience/Training (minimum required):
- College degree (preferably in Engineering, Lab Science or a related field) or 4 years of program management experience.
- Comfortable leading and presenting in front of groups
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good organizational and problem-solving skills with experience in the use of analytical tools.
- Strong knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, Internet, and Outlook email.
