NPI Specialist

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NPI Specialist

San Luis Potosi – Mexico

Primary Purpose of the Position

Ensure product and quality systems integrity. Implement & industrialize new products and processes; and respond to quality and technical problems. Drive and improve customer satisfaction of products and services through contact with customers. Support plant by interfacing with plant manufacturing, engineering, and other internal and external organizations.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. Carry out activities that involve facilitating development builds and trials; issuing product, process or material specifications, analyzing data, and conducting process and equipment trials related to improving manufacturing capability and competitiveness.
2. Perform activities that involve issuing reports, conducting product quality audits, issuing and dispositioning product holds, maintaining and interpreting product, process and material specifications related to maintaining and improving the product quality within the manufacturing process.
3. Identify and execute projects to optimize the process and product performance through analysis and technical knowledge of the product & process.
4. Execute activities involving continuous improvement tools, analysis of product irregularities; recommending solutions and facilitating optimization initiatives. These duties would include training and instruction of appropriate team members and day-to-day operators.
5. Perform activities that drive compliance to PPQ audits, Banbury audits, process and process control audits, and any other audits deemed necessary to improve the product, process and quality system.

Education

Experience

3+ years experience in a manufacturing plant involved in new product (tire) industrialization. Experience in working with multidisciplinary technical team members to achieve objectives and KPIs. Experience in the technical function in one or more tire manufacturing process areas is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

1. Good communication skills, able to provide written and oral directions to manufacturing team members.
2. Knowledge/understanding of Lean + Six Sigma concepts and tools, statistical analysis.
3. Ability to influence floor and staff team members.
4. Solid understanding of product quality and waste reduction; experience and understanding of product integrity requirements.
5. Knowledge of tire specifications, tire construction, manufacturing equipment and processes.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Results-oriented, strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.