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The Component Engineer DFx assures electrical and mechanical components used in Forcepoint hardware products are reliable, available, cost effective and meet the performance criteria defined by the design. He/she will be responsible for partnering with development engineering and manufacturing operations to establish / implement engineering disciplines and design guidelines that address time to market, design for cost, availability, quality, test, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and safety.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with Design Engineers to perform optimum component selection
• Monitor component end of life and perform substitute part selection, validation and implementation
• Collaborate with Program Managers and Manufacturing Engineers to assess new orders for component availability and substitutions in the case of obsolescence
• Work with Vendors to maintain the quality of all purchased parts, subassemblies and products Including annual quality audits of key suppliers
• Influence design engineers to optimize for Design for Sourcing & Manufacturability in New Product Development
• Develop and execute cost cutting initiatives and process improvements while maintaining quality
• Ensure component selection is consistent with regulatory compliance, target assembly-level manufacturing processes and work closely with internal stakeholders
• Establish component part numbers and respond to component related development changes including MCO, ECO and Deviations
• Establish and maintain vendor part numbers (AVL) for components and assemblies
• Be responsible for securing specifications, attachment to part numbers and specification maintenance

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent work experience in a high tech advanced manufacturing environment
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a manufacturing NPI development roll working with original equipment manufacturers through the product life cycle.
• This position requires technical expertise, leadership, strong communication skills, and the initiative to achieve results in a fast-paced growth environment
• Qualified candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and a high level of self-discipline and organization
• Experience in Electronic, Electrical and Electro-mechanical components selection, sourcing and evaluation
• Server / X86 white box electronic assemblies a significant plus
• PCB, PCBA knowledge a plus
• Experience with PDM systems, Omnify a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products