Dev-Com, Senior Technician (Ngành Footwear)

SUMMARY
Drive the Dev-Com process from prototype package receipt through to initial production. Facilitate communication & collaboration with key stake-holders at all times to drive decision-making. Ensure projects meet the brand & consumer needs and can be mass produced on time at targeted costs. Strive for continuous improvement in all areas of Dev-Com cycle.
Organizational Relationships
Develop and maintain productive, effective and professional relationships with peers, superiors, factories, and others. Represent the company in a positive and supportive manner at all times.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
15% Drive the dev-com process from prototype package receipt through to initial production, and execute timely shipping of Proto, GTM1, GTM2, Sales and production confirmation samples to ensure a smooth transition from Dev-Com into production.
15%
Execute the Dev-Com process to ensure on time RTB (Ready to Buy)
10% Execute development and commercialization of projects according to critical timelines and cost/margin targets
10% Problem-solve design tech packages on receipt for potential construction, material, fit & wear or cost concerns.
5% Update and maintain correct Bill of Materials (BOM) for all projects.
5% Facilitate timely creation, delivery and approval of all relevant technical information (shell patterns, 2D's, 3D's, lasts, patterns, blue-prints, cost sheets, etc.)
5% Review and evaluate project status with the product creation and development teams with growing knowledge of patterns, mold processes, materials, pricing, yield & cost analysis, manufacturing processes and end use performance.
5% Lead Tech meetings/ Tear down meeting with own team members, factories and QC with focus on patterns, mold processes, materials, manufacturing processes and end use performance.
5% Execute the diagnosis of fit/wear and commercialization issues and ensure that product offerings are proven and tested for successfully commercialized and mass production.
5% Execute evaluation of mold cycle times
5% Give clear & concise communication to relevant stake-holders including overseas partners.
5% Strive for continuous improvement in production through periodic examination of defective returns.
5% Travel to factories and suppliers as necessary.
5% Pro-actively problem-solve by identifying issues and presenting solutions options to peers.