Operations Engineers oversee design and manufacturing operations by working cross functionally with internal design engineers and external suppliers. This role provides high level exposure to product development and assembly.
Sometimes called a technical project manager
Technical Skills Needed:
Technical writing problem solving,
Root Cause Analysis (manufacturing line improvements)
CAD (product dependent, understanding drawings)
Collaborate with
Quality
Product Managers
R&D Engineers
Systems Engineers
Contract Manufacturers
Important Skillsets: Accountability, Initiative, Problem Solving
Helpful Experiences: Leadership Experiences! Communication and presentation skills as well as understanding technical concepts to explain to non-technical counterparts. BME Design Fellows
Example Project: Responsible for the design transfer of a new product from concept to launch. Ensuring that new products are scalable for long term production by communicating with external suppliers and coordinating in-house builds of the product.