PPI Engineer
Core
Owner of the roll Launch-Manager responsible for launching new products in serial production, focusing on quality, efficiency, and reproducibility.
Role type
Product and Process Industrialization Engineer
Builds
Production processes, trial batches, and product specifications for automotive/plastic components
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Plastics processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Process parameter optimization, FMEA, Control Plan development, PPAP support, Lean production principles, Tool design, Problem solving, Equipment validation
Preferred skills
Advanced process control (SPC), Auto or plastics industry experience, Raw material replacement strategies
Technologies
Extruders, Printing machines, Embossing equipment, Production management systems
Responsibilities
Plan and supervise trial batches, update production specifications and flow charts, perform product testing and start-up, support customer releases (PPAP), identify and implement process optimization potential, solve quality issues and customer complaints, design tools to improve operator efficiency, cooperate with R&D and Operations for continuous improvement projects
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC