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• Develop, implement, and sustain industrialization plans for new product lines • In-depth knowledge and practical experience of DFMEA and PFMEA to manage risks• Understand labor and customer requirements for preparing capacity and scheduling tools• Work with the design and manufacturing teams to develop optimal production processes for each product type• Identify production line performance issues and implement necessary solutions• Manage production flow to minimize process steps, reduce labor requirements, and reduce manufacturing costs• Lead and participated in various continuous improvement workshops, trainings, and Kaizens

• Utilize visual controls, design for manufacturability, and work instructions to improve production line output and stability • Support production in troubleshooting manufacturing problems through root cause analysis, implementing countermeasures, and corrective action activities • Assisted in program transfers between facilities including material transfers, tool transfers, and production training• Trained production on 5S principles, established facility standards and conducted monthly audits