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