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Needham, Ma, Us

Leading a dynamic and dedicated Engineering team to successfully 5-star products in line with our global go-to-market strategy. Can do attitude with a mindset that anything is possible and possess the ability to forecast and plan for potential roadblocks along the way.Build and develop sustainable supplier relationships and develop strategic partnerships with those who share our common goals of continuous innovation and breakthrough thinking. Leading through example and inspiring both local and remote engineering teams through lightning fast-paced development to bring products to market faster than our competition is critical. Passionate about product innovation, consumer experience and success of the team.

Malmö, Skane County, Se

Regional responsibility for all Technology development within Asia

Malmö, Skane County, Se

Senior leadership role to develop and evolve the Technical innovation developmentAdditional responsibilities within the growing Asia Technical center to includeTechnology strategy Innovation laboratoriesResearch and developmentProduct design

Malmö, Skane County, Se

Senior manager responsible for all injection mold tooling activites and innovation development within Rosti Asia headquarters.Ensure continual management and development of technical team (circa 40 individucals) to advance company efficiency and technology profile/experience.Effectively manage new projects from customer concept to manufacturing. New part design and tooling design approvalTooling manufacturing project planning to schedule/budget/qualityDevelop and maintain relationships with all customers to facilitate the successful accomplishment of business objectives, and maintain high project performance and standardsResearching and implementation of new technologies to support internal and external customersResearch and validation of new materialsImplementation of innovative tooling conceptsInvestigate and implement industry best practices in tool designSupport business development team with early engagement with new and potential programs

Senior manager responsible for all technical activities within the GVS (FFS) China Headquarters.Chief technical responsible for Medical, Automotive and Domestic appliance product linesDesign, development and implementation of own brand productsLead process introduction of customer OEM products; from initial quotations through PPAPsubmissions and production validation.Manage and develop best design practices for injection tooling, automation equipment and productdevelopmentProduct drawing library and BOM managementProduction optimization; labour, scrap & cycle time reductionProcess validationProduction equipment and building maintenanceDevelop local suppliers to reduce material costs/lead-time of imported materialsLead intercompany knowledge transfer programs for industrializing local production from foreign sitesLead interdepartmental continuous improvement program

Multi project management from initial scope to mass productionManage project to agreed schedules & budgets through DFSS toll gate processLiaison with tool makers; GA design approval through to tool approvalDesign team resource managementOrganization of production trialsAnalyze service call data and implement quality improvementsIdentify and realize cost reductionsFrequent formal project feedback to company directors

Brugherio, Lombardia, It

Design & development for manufacture; injection moulding and die-castingApproving ODM products for introduction to product rangeNew factory homologationLiaising with tooling manufacturers on tooling design improvementsManagement of injection tooling trialsImplementing quality improvements and cost reductionsManage budgets and schedulesCoordination of remote sites; UK testing and Italian marketingFrequent formal project feedback to company directors and ownersVisit trade shows, making contacts and developing business venturesReview of safety and performance standards and development plan creation