Guides department activities to hold up design of new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and helps on test procedures.

Explores technology trends and market demand to plan projects.

Contributes with management, production, and marketing staff to resolve manufacturing feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.

Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.

Partners with team and management in the development of the strategic plan and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the function.

Reviews and establishes material, equipment, and manpower resource requirem...