Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (Focus Fasteners):
Review existing processes in EMEA and worldwide network to define and document best business practices Compare safety / Quality / Efficiency & Cost to determine best methods and processes Deliver input for DFAM on Fastener related topics for innovation projects, quote projects, change management and serial life Specification, standard and expertise management for Fasteners and fastening equipment: Development of new specifications and standards Continuous improvement of existing standards and specifications Study and document existing machine parc and its technical capabilities Become the central point of contact for manufacturing questions and issues related to fastening processes in EMEA Participate in assessment of best alternative fastening machine and processes suppliers Perform necessary tests in term of fastening systems including definition of tests, performing test in Burscheid, Solingen, Trencin fastening labs or on any plant-based equipment supporting the needed validations. Documenting the tests and issuing report and guidance based on obtained results Being contact person for plants as a specialist for fasteners and for related questions and guidelines: Providing competent answers/solutions and guidelines to questions/issues related to fasteners and fastening equipment Sharing BBPs across plants Strengthening of plants knowledge and competences (trainings) Supporting other SMME and COE teams and projects Issue Deviation Authorization if and where necessary and in line with all safety and normative regulations