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

Education/Experience:

Minimum Requirement:

• Project Management Certificate or Associate's Degree in a related field OR equivalent experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline or 2-5 years experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• 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 

• Attention to detail 

• 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)