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Title: New Product Introduction Engineer

Job Summary:

The incumbent will be responsible for project management from development through production launch for new products.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with customers, marketing, sales, manufacturing, engineering, and quality engineering to shepherd new programs from concept development to commercial launch.
• Position serves in a results-driven environment and requires a team-oriented individual.
• Develop project and manufacturing costs to support sales and marketing in business case development and program justification.
• Ability to understand customer requirements and translate those requirements into a manufacturable product design.
• Establish engineering / scientific objectives for projects.
• Coordinate tooling design, fabrication, start-up, and production ramp-up then turn over to manufacturing for new programs.
• Finalize specifications, designs, and contract reviews for specific market responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time to agreed timelines and budgets.
• Independently plan and execute projects – i.e., program management
• Evaluated based on execution to the project timeline.
• Evaluated based on customer satisfaction.
• Evaluated on the successful launch of products to production.

The expectations for managing the programs are:

• Manage the phase gate process from purchase order receipt, through development and production release.
• Assemble a multi-disciplinary team (assigned by department managers) to execute project activities.
• Hold a kick-off meeting to launch the project.
• Create and maintain a project Gantt chart for schedule and critical deliverables.
• Hold review meetings as programs progress towards production.
• Participate in technical meetings.
• Manage customer meetings.
• Manage suppliers in the development phase.
• Generate presentations on project status.
• Mange the hand off of a project to production and the production sign-off of a project
• Participate with the team in a “hands on” manner: assist in writing / review of documents, assist with taking product samples, machine operation, manufacturing process review, and physical review of product quality.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, product realization, or an applied industrial environment.
• Experience with automotive, aerospace, or medical manufacturing and quality systems desired. Proficiency in reading engineering prints along with an understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Skilled in utilizing spreadsheets for calculations, task management, and documentation.
• Manage team priorities and open tasks.
• Able to lead team meetings.

Experience & Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or ten years of experience in manufacturing and program management.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Job Description:

• Monday - Friday position with flexibility in schedule to meet the needs of the department
• Pay ranges between $105,000 - $120,000 with a 30% bonus potential

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

• Oversees the operations of the mechanic shop assuring all mechanical maintenance and repairs are performed properly and in the most efficient and economical manner possible.
• Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and evaluates the activities, programs and operations, determines and establishes priorities.
• Conducts utilization studies and evaluates the condition of the fleet on an ongoing basis; makes recommendations on the size and composition of the fleet and establishment of replacement criteria.
• Ensures that all safety regulations are followed.
• Manages, mentors and leads others in the performance of their duties in accordance with applicable laws and within company policy and procedures.
• Maintains and keeps all equipment in good working condition.
• Diagnoses, rebuilds and repairs trucks, trailers and other equipment.
• Ensures that inspections and preventive maintenance are conducted.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Maintains a clean shop.
• Develops interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally.
• Other duties as assigned.

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