DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Following standard processes and procedures, provides technical or mechanical support to internal and external teams to ensure products are manufactured/packaged accordance with specifications.

• Supports design validation testing following internal and industrial test standards. And assists with development of engineering solutions based on test result analysis.

• Provides on-site support for production/packaging teams and quality control groups.

• Assists with the creation of part specifications and packaging/production specifications.

• Participates in root cause analysis in response to nonconformances. Works with senior team members to design corrective actions and solutions to reduce defects with minimal cost.

• Provides engineering support to continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

• Partners with senior team members to deploy quality engineering methodology such as statistical analysis, SPC, and capability analysis as basis for recommendations to leadership. 

• Assists with the design, testing, and implementation of tools and jigs to support production operations.  

• Supports NOA Corrective Action Request (CAR) initiatives.

• Assists with creation of engineering documents specifying requirements for packaging, assembly, and quality control of retail finished goods and mechanical design solutions.

• Provides technical support and laboratory or shop support for modeling, prototyping, testing, and refining products such as fixtures, jigs, or other mechanical design solutions.

• Contributes basic knowledge of fabrication processes, equipment, and materials to assist with tailoring designs to achieve the most practical balance of quality, speed, and cost.

• Facilitates Japanese/English communication between global engineering teams to ensure accurate and efficient exchange of technical information to support production and supply chain related projects.