About the job
The Opportunity
This role is for an entry level manufacturing engineer and will require active learning and training on the job. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, the successful candidate will contribute to and/or lead Initiatives relating to configuration management, product quality, validation, and manufacturing at all stages of the product lifecycle. You will initiate development and execution of plans, tracking, and reporting for the Quality (including regulatory compliance) and manufacturing process for all Coravin products. You will work closely with key stakeholders, as well as our key partners in Asia, Europe, and the USA and will use data-driven analysis to proactively assess, detect and resolve issues to ensure Coravin products deliver the best user experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead management and communication of projects with external partners in Asia and Europe.
- Lead global Configuration Management – BOM’s, SKU setup, Change Management.
- Work closely with Operations to ensure products are set up properly in the ERP system.
- Collaborate with Marketing and manufacturer to update and approve artwork for production.
- Manage product compliance to appropriate standards using 3rd party consultants as needed.
- Provide input into product design decisions based on quality and reliability factors.
- Develop and execute test procedures, validation / qualification plans.
Skills & Characteristics:
- Ethical – Able to take a stand for the important stuff and do the right thing. Live our values.
- Self-motivated and results orientated in a dynamic, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability to learn new tools and processes pro-actively
- Analytical, Organized, Curious, Hands-on, Self-Directed, and a little Impatient.
- Entrepreneurial at heart, with innovative thinking and the ability work in a fast-paced environment and deal with ambiguity.
- Show appreciation and respect for the different ideas, perspectives, qualities, skills, experiences, and diversity our people bring – be that our team, partners and customers.
- Open to providing/receiving/acting on feedback at an individual, team and company level.
- Outstanding communication skills – the ability to articulate yourself clearly, dynamically, and effectively both in person/virtually in writing and verbally.
- Detail orientated with excellent administrative, organizational, and prioritization skills; demonstrates the ability to multitask, work efficiently and manage time effectively.
- Ability to anticipate or face challenges before/as they arise and propose appropriate solutions.
- Demonstrates adaptability, is comfortable with changes in the work environment and navigates accordingly.
- Keen interest in developing new ways of working to make Coravin more efficient and can implement process improvements, whilst maintaining our entrepreneurial spirit.
- Strong decision-making skills, proactively or reactively depending on the situation.
- People and team orientated, understands their behavior has an impact on others, can build positive relationships and is emotionally aware.
- Positive attitude and energy with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Love of wine and interest in the wine industry is a definite plus.
Experience & Requirements:
- B.S. in Engineering, Technology, or Relevant Science.
- Experience in startups or small organizations is highly desired.
- Experience with global quality and regulatory standards for consumer products is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office – outlook, excel, word, powerpoint.
- Fluent in English (any other languages are a plus. e.g. French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, German, Mandarin, Japanese)
- Right to work/Work permit/Visa
Featured benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance