About the job
As a Process Development Engineer II at nextern, you will play a crucial role in spearheading the development of intricate technologies and ensuring a seamless transition of products into production. Your expertise will drive innovation and efficiency in our manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret design specifications and convert them into robust manufacturing procedures that ensure the quality and reliability of finished products.
- Evaluate process capabilities, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement enhancements in existing manufacturing processes.
- Utilize your technical knowledge to innovate, design, and refine processes, tooling, and equipment.
- Define and document deliverables in accordance with individual design and development plans.
- Establish and release protocols for installation, performance, and operational qualifications (IQ/PQ/OQ) along with comprehensive reports.
- Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) insights to enhance assembly and component specifications.
- Create and compile training materials; lead training sessions to ensure team competency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine product design and tooling processes for optimal production efficiency.
- Engage with external vendors to finalize product specifications; manage the procurement of equipment, materials, and parts, and assess products to verify adherence to specifications and quality standards.
- Estimate production timelines, staffing needs, and associated costs to inform management decision-making.
- Project future manufacturing requirements and potential developments.
- Analyze data for process investigations, productivity enhancements, cost evaluations, and regulatory compliance; document and communicate findings effectively.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
