Technical Lead, Product & Process Engineering

Jobtailor

Minnesota

On-site

USD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota seeks a technical lead to support and advance products and processes across manufacturing sites. You will interface with marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, technical service, quality, and regulatory teams to drive improvements and sustain performance.

Responsibilities include leading technical discussions with corporate and division labs, traveling to facilities to validate processes, and contributing to change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science field, from an accredited institution.
Two years of experience with manufacturing technologies like extrusion and molding.
Master’s degree or higher in engineering or a physical science.
Experience with adhesives and tape backings, including performance, testing, manufacturing processes, and performance simulation tools.
Experience in developing and testing medium voltage cable accessories.
Experience with electrical and mechanical testing of medium voltage components and materials.
Experience with EPDM and silicone formulation and processing technologies.
Experience with 3M manufacturing operations.
Familiarity with PLM systems, RM substitutions, 3M change management, NPI, SKU creation, BOM creation, PFMEA, DFMEA, HOQ, and test method development.
Knowledge of statistics and experience with MSAs, capability studies, data analysis in Minitab or Excel, root cause analysis, and Six Sigma.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and in teams.
Ability to conform to shifting demands, timelines, and priorities.
Willingness to travel within the US mainly.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status

Responsibilities

Support and contribute as a technical lead for products, processes, and sustaining activities.
Explore and sustain technologies, processes, and approaches supporting growth, quality and sustainability.
Interface with marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, technical service, quality, regulatory, and other teams.
Lead technical interactions with corporate labs, division labs, and manufacturing plants.
Travel to manufacturing facilities to develop and validate processes and improve product performance.
Contribute to change management for product and process changes.
Identify and solve complex problems and implement new or modified products and processes.
Review intellectual property positions, including ROI, patents, and trade secrets.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards.
Contribute to Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies and continuous improvement.