Description
Create efficient manufacturing processes across different product categories from idea framing, visioning, through product design, and launch into successful mass production.
Implement innovation ideas for Logitech.
Lead and/or support CMF (Color, Material, Finish) technology projects to enable products and customer diversity, inclusivity, sustainability, and customization.
Evaluate manufacturing processes at early stages of product development to define critical process requirements.
Investigate and validate new surface finishing processes, techniques, and equipment where appropriate.
Partner with Product Marketing/ID/ME/CMF design to perform CMF engineering design of new products with materials selection and qualification.
Manage and partner with molding and CMF-related suppliers to ensure smooth CMF process ramp-up and MP (Mass Production) for NPI (New Product Introduction).
As a CMF consultant, support ongoing supplier audits for new technology and cost evaluation on existing technology.
5 years of experience as a CMF/ME engineer.
5 years of experience in industries like electronics, sports goods, or related sectors involving molding, painting, printing, and plastic decoration.
3 years of experience managing suppliers in high-volume production or small-batch manufacturing is considered a plus.
Fluent in English; proficiency in Chinese is a plus.
Strong communication and leadership skills in a global setup.
Expertise in creative CMF engineering design during the early stages of product concept in collaboration with design, marketing, operations, and other engineers.
Ability to synthesize and present data and ideas logically.
Act as the custodian of engineering design quality to ensure CMF process capabilities during trials and MP.
Strong familiarity with materials know-how and technology, including plastics, metals, composites, flexible technology, and more.
Experience in color/appearance management techniques and finishing processes such as painting, printing, and IMD (In-Mold Decoration).
Skilled in ISO auditing and maintaining proactive partnerships with key CMF suppliers.