Targets the optimization of products with respect to their manufacturability (design-to-manufacture, design-to-cost ). Analyzes alternative options of product design in order to support e.g., Make-or-buy decisions. Contributes to product design and/or to product ramp-up and drive continuous improvement topics. Analyzes product specifications, clarifies manufacturing aspects of products with Product Design, Product Marketing and Industrial Engineering team. Calculates product modification or re-engineering, plan equipment layout, tools and IT programs needed,. May lead pilot manufacturing sequences. A job at this level… Selects and utilizes precedents, methods, tools and procedural guidance given. Executes case-specific procedures to realize assigned parts or steps in the development project (e. g. , design parts according to specifications given, by using 3D design and simulation programs). Supports engineers in solving issues and problems (e. g. , building and/or testing prototypes, calibrating, calculating, upscaling, etc. ). Cooperates with or support external service provider in their work.