Oversee and manage all design and development activities within the company.
Enable recent designs from the concept stage to the development of prototypes through to finished products ready for manufacture.
Ensure design projects are completed on time and within budget.
Lead and manage a team of designers and industrial engineers.
Guide SBU level design & development team on operational changes.
Implement design processes and best practices to improve efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure design requirements are met.
Conduct research and development to stay current with industry advancements.
Maintain design and development documentation.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Lead the team to create a range of 3D models for several proposal/production and development systems, products, and components using CAD.
Responsibility for the management of all Design activities including Request for Design freeze/release, Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP),
Design Verification/Product Validation (DV & PV) testing.
Present design, costs, changes and budgetary information effectively to senior members and customers and provide regular progress updates.
Liaise closely with all departments to fully understand design requirements.
Manage customer relationships and handle customer inquiries related to design and development.
Provide technical support to manufacturing, sales and customer service departments.
Competencies:
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Oversee and manage all design and development activities within the company.
Ensure design projects are completed on time and within budget.
Lead and manage a team of designers and engineers.
Implement design processes and best practices to improve efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure design requirements are met.
Conduct research and development to stay current with industry advancements.
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