Manufacturing Validation Facilitator

The Manufacturing Validation Facilitator is responsible for coordinating, supporting, and guiding pilot programs from planning through execution and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• This role ensures that pilot activities run smoothly, participants are engaged, data is collected accurately, and key learnings are documented to inform future rollout or improvement decisions.
• For the most part, this role will lead projects involving small, iterative changes to the existing product offerings.
• Examples include qualifying new tooling, new suppliers, new component materials, minor component design changes, etc.
• The ideal candidate is highly organized, an effective communicator, and comfortable working with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and pilot participants.
• Schedule and lead kick off meetings associated with ECN (Engineering Change Notice) driven pilot activities/requests to develop goals, objectives, execution plans and success/failure criteria for each trial.
• Assign/delegate action items to the appropriate individuals to achieve the agreed upon goal(s) and execute the trials.
• Ensure action items are understood and achievable.
• Validate all due diligence is completed prior to running the trial to reduce risk to the customer, the production line and the team.
• Ensure a solid plan and communication is in place to label and deliver parts to the appropriate destination and at the appropriate time to avoid confusion and misuse.
• Track pilot progress, milestones, risks, issues, and feedback.
• Encourage participant engagement and ensure a positive pilot experience.
• Lead the team to collectively review and evaluate the trial feedback and outcomes against success criteria and objectives to determine next steps.
• Close out the ECN project plan, include trial details and data.
• Collaborate with product engineering, operations, procurement, quality, scheduling and other stakeholders.
• Assist the Manufacturing Validation Coordinator with pilot part inventory coordination & planning readiness activities.

Requirements

• Project coordination / facilitation Ensures accountability & participant support Interpersonal savvy with the ability to build networks, balance stakeholders and drive collaboration.

Action oriented and resourceful

• Written and verbal communication; messaging/documentation is clear and concise
• Organized with an eye for optimizing work processes/flow ERP (preferably SAP) and Microsoft Suite skills
• Successfully leading teams and/or projects, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven track record of project completion Reading and interpreting part prints Material management / inventory control Physical Requirements: Position involves sitting for long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending, walking, and minimal lifting (<40 pounds) ID 2026-13469 Pos.

Preferred

• Minimum Requirement: Project Management Certificate or Associate's Degree in a related field OR equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline or 2-5 years experience.

Type Full-Time