What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Technician - Kerrville, TX position at James Avery Craftsman, Inc.?
The Product Development Technician is responsible for working directly with the Product Development team to execute start and finish processes on new products during development. Independently works within teams to develop and test sustainable processes for new items.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Provides proficient technical expertise and support of Product Development in all phases of start and finish operations. Participates in Concurrent Engineering activities, assessing/correcting root cause defects in developmental stages. Provides input for gates, model alterations, product sustainability, skill set development, and supportive tooling, etc., while maintaining design quality esthetics.
- Assists in the development, integration and monitoring of new production processes/techniques, new materials, tool innovations and systems to ensure product quality and efficiency of various manufacturing methods.
- Assures “On Time” delivery of new products, product changes, and conversions, to scheduled events.
- Performs basic to Intermediate Model Making and model repair.
- Develops Bill of Materials (BOM’s), Routes and quality work instructions.
- Enters data into project tracking software.
- Observes all safety regulations; participates in safety training; and reports all unsafe conditions to the appropriate company personnel.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- HS Diploma or equivalent.
- Two years’ experience in manufacturing processes utilizing standardized procedures, tools, fixtures, machinery or similar work.
- Demonstrated manufacturing skills in any of the following: mold making, gemstone setting, laser trade marking, casting, enameling, wax injection, mechanical finish, handmade, make-up and furnace, product care or related skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- College or technical degree with an emphasis in jewelry technology.
- Demonstrated project/time management, and problem-solving skills - collaborating between Product Development and various departments (Design, Product Launch, Tooling, and Manufacturing) for new product development from prototype development to stock build.
- Knowledge of CAD modeling.
- Knowledge of Product Development processes within Manufacturing.
- Knowledge and understanding of company product quality standards.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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