Devin Joseph

Support NPI/Process/Equipment

Engineering RFQ & Feasibility Planning: Led end-to-end RFQ preparation including technical feasibility, equipment capacity evaluation, and cost analysis, strengthening bid competitiveness and project approval rates. Project Timeline & Gantt Planning: Developed structured Gantt charts for RFQ and NPI projects, improving project visibility, milestone tracking, and cross-functional execution alignment. Internal BOM Structuring & System Integration: Converted customer BOM into internal production-ready BOM, enhancing material accuracy and improving ERP/MES alignment for manufacturing execution. NRE Costing & Amortization Strategy: Engineered structured NRE costing models to support pricing decisions, ensuring financial sustainability and risk-controlled project launches. Test Requirement & Manufacturing Planning: Defined test requirements and process flow based on customer specifications, ensuring equipment readiness and smooth transition to mass production.

Team Leadership & Supervision: Led 2 Engineers and 1 Technician in executing test and manufacturing tasks, ensuring on-time deliverables and improved engineering response efficiency. Shop Floor Process Optimization: Implemented structured improvement initiatives to reduce bottlenecks, enhancing production flow stability and increasing operational efficiency. Equipment & Resource Planning: Strategically allocated manpower and machine capacity to meet manufacturing targets, optimizing equipment utilization and minimizing idle time. Manufacturing Data Analysis: Analyzed yield trends and process anomalies to implement corrective actions, improving production reliability and reducing recurring defects. Test Process Coordination: Planned and coordinated testing activities to align with customer standards, ensuring compliance and strengthening product launch readiness.

New Product Introduction Execution: Led full NPI lifecycle including line setup, equipment validation, and production readiness, ensuring smooth transition from pilot builds to mass production. Cross-Functional Engineering Coordination: Collaborated with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to align specifications, minimizing engineering change delays and launch risks. Cost Engineering & NRE Planning: Prepared depreciation and NRE cost breakdowns for new projects, improving financial transparency and investment decision accuracy. Production Line Setup & Optimization: Established new assembly lines according to product specifications, achieving efficient layout design and reduced material handling inefficiencies. Supplier Engineering Management: Coordinated jig and machine design improvements with suppliers, ensuring technical compliance and reduced post-installation modification costs.

Production Line Setup Management: Oversaw new cordless vacuum production lines from setup to mass production, ensuring stable ramp-up and minimal start-up defects. Cycle Time Study & Workstation Balancing: Conducted MTM-based time studies to optimize line balance, resulting in improved throughput and enhanced labor productivity. Root Cause & Failure Analysis: Investigated daily production issues and implemented corrective measures, reducing recurring defects and minimizing downtime impact. Bottleneck Identification & Capacity Improvement: Identified constraint stations and restructured workflow to increase overall output efficiency and line performance stability. Customer Technical Liaison: Managed after-market complaint analysis and FA reporting, strengthening customer confidence and issue resolution turnaround time.

i am equipment engineer on assembly line.i am incharge for jig and fixture. Communicate with supplier and customer for jigs and feedback

Production Line Setup & Equipment Validation: Led new model line setups including jig verification and tester validation, ensuring smooth NPI transition and stable mass production readiness. Equipment Calibration & Gage R&R Implementation: Executed calibration schedules and initiated Gage R&R programs, strengthening measurement accuracy and improving overall product quality reliability. Cycle Time Study & Process Optimization: Conducted MTM-based time studies and workflow analysis, enhancing line efficiency and reducing operational waste across assembly stations. Jig & Fixture Cost Reduction Initiative: Identified alternative materials and design improvements for jigs, reducing maintenance costs and extending equipment lifespan.

Recruitment & Workforce Coordination: Supported manpower placement activities to meet client requirements, improving hiring documentation accuracy and onboarding efficiency. Employee Records Management: Maintained and updated worker profiles, ensuring organized documentation and compliance with internal record standards. Payroll Administration Support: Assisted in salary calculations and payroll monitoring, strengthening administrative accuracy and timely compensation processing.

Aircraft Maintenance Support: Assisted in aircraft servicing tasks including oil changes and strip inspections, ensuring adherence to safety and maintenance procedures. Pre-Flight Inspection Assistance: Supported ground run and pre-flight checks, contributing to operational readiness and compliance with aviation safety standards. Aircraft Assembly Support: Assisted in landing gear changes and assembly activities, gaining hands-on technical exposure in structured maintenance environments.