Attend design reviews and provide product evaluations to ensure designs support practical and cost‑effective manufacturing methods.
Support the review of engineering drawings prior to Production Release to verify manufacturability and alignment with state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing techniques.
Assist in make‑or‑buy analyses and provide recommendations regarding in‑house versus external manufacturing capabilities.
Participate in vendor surveys and support supplier performance evaluations.
Evaluate and define requirements for assembly tooling, fixtures, and equipment needed to support manufacturing operations.
Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and contribute to the disposition of nonconforming materials and assemblies.
Support Change Control Board (CCB) reviews to ensure proposed engineering changes are manufacturable and within production capabilities.