High Level Mission Statement To provide implement and support of manufacturing processes University Furnishings DBA The Living Company supply partners to ensure processes are capable and repeatable. High Level Statement of the Role Provide the technical expertise linking design requirements with production. Partner with USA PM to enable design and manufacturability to develop and implement process that provide 100% on time defect free results [Requirements] • Align strategic design objectives between customers and University Furnishings DBA The Living Company to meet relevant quality requirements in manufacturing processes. • Develops excellent working relationship with supply partners and peers. • Conducts reviews of relevant industry standards and determines steps necessary to achieve them. • Able to translate design requirements into manufacturable product by developing and implementing repeatable processes producing 100% on time defect free results. • Capable of setting up processes that include a variety of materials including wood, metal, plastic and glass. • Understands the capabilities of all machinery and equipment. • Knowledgeable of all competitive challenges within a program and custom projects. • Must be very knowledgeable of manufacturing processes. • Able to balance customer and company needs. Work/Educational Requirements • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field. • 3-5 years relevant experience in metal, wood and upholstery manufacturing. • Bi-lingual (Chinese/Vietnamese/ Spanish and English) preferred. Skills to Perform This Role cont… • Interpersonal Skills • Team Oriented • Strong drive for success. • Ability to be creative. • Customer centric • Possess a high degree of integrity. • Able to work effectively with diverse groups. • Ability to build & sustain relationships. • Flexible • Tactful • Assertive • Positive attitude. Technical Skills • Knowledgeable of metal, wood and upholstery manufacturing. • Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge • PC literate. Fluent with Microsoft office programs • Understanding of equipment capabilities, optimal utilization. • Possesses knowledge of our core competencies and capabilities. • Highly skilled in project management and able to utilize project management software • Able to manage a project from idea conception to completion • Able to communicate and sustain improvements • Able to read drawings and draw. Communication Skills • Good listener • Good written and verbal communications • Good presentation skills • Negotiation skills • Can communicate technical and non-technical issues • Ability to lead and teach Leadership Skills • Able to make sound decisions weighing all aspects of a situation. • Strong organizational skills. • Needs to be self-managed and motivated. • Excellent problem-solving skills. • Has good facilitation skills • Ability to adapt to and manage change. • Good relationship builder Business Skills • Good time management • Can handle multiple tasks • Can break a project down into multiple tasks and manage timing of tasks • Understands metal, wood and upholstery manufacturing.