Director of Production Manufacturing (EWS107)

Research Innovations Inc

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Supply Chain Management:
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors.
• Analyze and optimize the supply chain for cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability.
• Implement inventory management systems and tools to forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Conduct regular supply chain audits to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Address and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain, including supplier issues and transportation logistics.
• Hardware Component Design:
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand product design requirements and translate them into manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate and select appropriate manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Develop and execute manufacturing specifications, standards, and process controls.
• Oversee the design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) to ensure products are easy and cost-effective to manufacture.
• Conduct product testing to verify manufacturing quality and performance, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Hardware Configuration Management:
• Develop and implement hardware configuration management policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate documentation and recording of hardware configurations.
• Manage changes to hardware configurations and oversee configuration history.
• Work with technical support teams to resolve configuration-related issues.
• Ensure hardware configurations are aligned with product lifecycle and customer requirements
• Product Delivery:
• Develop strategies to ensure timely and efficient production and delivery of products to the market.
• Work with logistics and distribution teams to streamline the flow of goods from manufacturing to customer.
• Analyze delivery performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to reduce lead times and increase reliability.
• Ensure all delivery-related documentation, such as shipping labels and tracking information, is accurate and up-to-date.
• Management of Field Support Representatives:
• Oversee a team of field support representatives, ensuring they provide high-quality customer service and technical support.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of field support personnel.
• Establish clear communication channels between the manufacturing and field support teams for efficient problem resolution.

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE

• A Masters in supply chain management or equivalent experience.
• Experience with inventory management and tracking systems
• Experience with protecting sensitive hardware in harsh environments including cold, heat, and salt water.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing small form factor electronics
• 3+ years with experience working with rapid prototyping
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance

EVEN BETTER

• Knowledge with software defined radios
• Experience with CAD modeling
• Experience with a variety of prototyping equipment including, 3D printing and Laser cutting
• Understanding of different materials and coatings for specific applications, such as impact or salt water corrosion.
• Active U.S. security clearance
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