What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Process Specialist position at Insight Global?
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Process Specialist to join our team at Insight Global. This individual will be responsible for leading plant operations functions related to NPI and NPD projects, including new product launches, DfX initiatives, and process development.
- Fulfill all Operations Plant Level deliverables for the Kitchen and Bath Development Process, including fulfillment strategies, Plan for Every Part (PFEP), and operations certification.
- Drive Manufacturing input into NPD projects to improve design effectiveness and reliability through Design for Manufacture and assembly (DFMA) and regular feedback.
- Project Manage all plant operations functions related to NPI and NPD projects, including new product launches, DfX initiatives, and process development.
- Build product cost models to actively manage product costs through development and meet launch targets.
- Provide technical support for Make versus Buy analysis, utilizing cash cost modeling and consideration of Global Capacity and Asset Optimization.
- Develop plant project execution timelines and project plans, and feed back into overall timelines for projects.
- Accountable for achieving scheduled 'Inventory in Stock' date, and provide complete and accurate communication of project facts.
- Drive Time to Market Improvements, ensuring Quality and Performance Levels are met for New Product Launches.
- Regularly provide feedback and ideas/solutions for process improvements, including the New Product Development process and manufacturing processes.
- Apply engineering fundamentals to problem solving & make appropriate decisions, justify risk under critical review.
- Liaise closely with all levels of production, manufacturing engineering, plant quality, supply chain, safety, NPD, NPI, purchasing, and marketing.
