Responsibilities:
OPERATIONAL
Participate to risk-analysis in order to make right categorization in terms of difficulty for new projects.
After getting informed of selected new projects , set up the engineering planning containing transfer meeting, start of engineering, complexity, timing release for cost price, timeline for prototyping and feasibility study , and final release.
After transfer meeting, set up the architecture of the project and techniques/technologies to be used and discuss with expat-engineer from HQ. If applicable, organize brainstorming with necessary people, when applicable, people from other departments and/ or the factories/suppliers.
Work out the project by means of drawings, used technologies and related design rules. From each part – beside a 3D – a drawing must be made including important and functional dimensions, material and technology related remarks. On article level, an exploded view is made.
Perform necessary research and organize testing to make sure risks and feasibility are known/risks minimized and feasibility optimized.
When first out of tools/first samples arrive, do the necessary evaluations to verify result with product specifications. Perform and initiate corrective actions if applicable.
If necessary give necessary support to the factories/assembly for first production
FINANCIAL
Manages own efficiency executing the work within the forseen time and budget
Develops according to cost targets
CUSTOMER
Translates the realistic application and value chain conditions into (sub-) system and component specs
PEOPLE
Pro-actively reaches out to project colleagues in order to optimize the total offering
Requirements:
CRITICAL EXPERIENCES
5+ years’ experience in lighting luminaire design or consumer electronics products, in an international context with evidence of contributions which led to proven business success
Recognized through contributions to the specialist community through mentoring, publications, teaching, external and internal collaboration, participation in professional organizations
Plays active role to bring the mechanical “domain”- community to a higher level through networking, facilitating discussions and problem solving sessions
5+ yrs.’ of experience cooperating in multi-disciplinary teams to develop integral idea to marketing offers
QUALIFICATION: Bachelor or above degree in mechatronics or mechanical engineering COMPETENCIES
High level knowledge of technology and application trends in the domain and industry
Shows structural training or proven self-study in domain and related areas
Shares this knowhow to the rest of the org
Generates initiatives leading to new/improved propositions
Business acumen
Result driven
Analytical
Inspiring
Can coach others.
