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Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Posted by: Research In Motion

Posted date: 2010-Jan-08

Location: Sorocaba, Brazil

To apply for this opportunity directly, please contact Rebecca Green at rgreenrim.com.

Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM?

POSITION SUMMARY

Based in Brazil, the successful candidate will be aligned with Manufacturing Engineering Team to provide engineering and process equipment support to RIM and its outsourcing partner's manufacturing operations. The candidate will be aligned with specific products and play a pivotal technical and leading role during Product Development, Introduction and Ramp up stage and go through to product mass production and end of life cycles. The responsibility will apply to products built in RIM and its outsourcing partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for identifying DFM/DFA requirements, work closely with Mechanical Design and Engineering team members for problem tracking and solution follow ups. He or she will participate all proto build, prepare work instruction, build report and communicate with supplier for problem solving and process improvement.

The engineer will be required to develop and establish manufacturing process and deliverables inclusive of process capability, standard time, process training and be responsible for product ramp up and mass production. He or she will also work closely with production for manufacturing operation team and drive continues improvement activities, like process yield, manufacturing cost, process capability and production cycle time, etc.

The candidate will be based in our outsourcing partner sites for production introduction, process qualification, ramp up and process improvement support.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors of Science or Engineering Degree in Industrial Automation, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering preferred
3 years engineering work experience in high volume telecommunication/electronic assembly/automation manufacturing industry
Knowledge of assembly process, DFM/DFA with experience in product development and manufacture environment, Knowledge of production line layout, standard time, capacity calculation
Demonstration of Innovation and continuous improvement on manufacture cost, production yield and capacity
Technical knowledge on Assembly Fixture and tooling, automation control, pneumatic parts
Knowledge of mechanic parts manufacturing process (mould, printing, painting, tooling, etc) will be an asset
Skills on systematically problem analysis and solutions with application of SPC/6 sigma and other statistic/quality control tools
Previous experience on New Product Introduction and product launch will be an asset
Technical problem solver, able to work with cross functional groups and drive improvement
Demonstrated leadership and communications skills, Reliable, Self-driven and independent
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, ISO 9000/14001 system

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

Knowledge on QCC / 6-Sigma and or Lean Manufacturing is an added advantage

If you're driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it's time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!

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Research In Motion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title	Manufacturing Engineering Specialist
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Posted By	Research In Motion
Email	rgreenrim.com
Location	Sorocaba, Brazil


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Location	Brazil
Job Type	Full-time
Classification	Engineering