Development Manager

Position: Development Manage

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Department: Engineering Development

Location: Round Rock/Hutto, Texas

Company Overview:

Seoyon E-Hwa Texas, is a top-rated manufacturing company specializing in interior automotive parts

utilizing precision injection molding solutions

. Dedicated to innovation and excellence, our primary focus involves offering Tier 1 manufacturing support to the automative OEMs. As we expand our operations, we are searching for a talented and extremely motivated Development Manager, at their new Hutto, TX location. This position will work closely with and report to the Group Manager.

Position Overview:

The incumbent will play a crucial role in developing and implementing optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Responsibilities will involve actively participating in and managing customer facing meetings to implement requested engineering changes/revisions and translate these to the production processes. This position will provide leadership to a team member by providing training, coaching and mentorship to help achieve department and company goals. This is a great opportunity for an individual to take ownership by establishing processes that will ensure delivery of a high-quality product.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and manage schedules for domestic/overseas customer projects
• Oversee client meetings to obtain and implement customer engineering changes; manage the change schedule
• Conduct customer development review meetings and plan and manage the long-term roadmap for the development department
• Organize the procurement of material and establish production plans to respond to events (EC, QB, PILOT)
• Establish goals, train team members, evaluate results and maintain all documents and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls
• Research, design and develop manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production plans
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Product Development to manage the launch of new or revised products
• Align existing equipment specifications to manage the new or revised product launch
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency
• Designs, develops, tests, and/or sources tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
• Participates in documenting all Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities
• Participates in the development and improvement of Design and Process FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Monitors and communicates project progress updates throughout the lifecycle
• Responds to customer inquiries on all project status
• Lead meetings to review progress and provide solutions to mitigate risks
• Manage the maintenance of injection molds and plan and implement customer engineering changes

Skills/Requirements:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
• Understanding and use of AutoCad
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changes in work environment
• Excellent time management, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Possess a strong work ethic and sense of urgency

Education/Training/Experience:

BS Degree in Engineering/Electrical/Industrial Engineering required

Familiarity with current automotive standards and regulations

Previous experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier preferred

Knowledge of problem analysis and resolution methodology