Essential Duties And Responsibilities

· Lead the research and analysis of data such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.

· Oversee the design of products or systems including controls, robots, machines, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems.

· Ensure the design of products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software.

· Ensure projects achieve company targets for Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety.

· Participate in and support 5S, QS, kaizen, and lean manufacturing activities.

· Take responsibility for the overall direction and output of designated projects.

· Maintain a strong understanding of HIROTEC America database and ISO requirements.

· Follow up on communications to ensure desired outcomes are achieved.

· Provide guidance and structure for changes, new directions, new processes, and new product introductions.

· Communicate with appropriate individuals and groups as necessary (e.g., customer service, department supervisors, employees, purchasing, CAD/engineering, management).

· Review financial status of projects with upper management.

· Work with assigned manpower to control project expenditures within the scope of work.

· Report QDCS (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Safety) for each project as required.

· Proactively assess project quality and take appropriate corrective measures.

· Ensure employee adherence to company policies and procedures (e.g., security, housekeeping, use of current and new equipment).

· Ensure employee adherence to company safety regulations.

· Recommend improvements to increase man and machine efficiencies and product quality.

· Maintain strong customer interface and satisfaction.

· Understand mechanical and controls design to process intent; improve processes and margins.

· Negotiate engineering changes.

· Be available for emergency contact on weeknights and weekends if assigned a company cell phone.

· Responsible for oversight of multiple design sources to complete all tasks.

· Perform other duties and projects as assigned.