About the role

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This is a Process Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer role in precision mechanical manufacturing, likely in semiconductor or medtech equipment. The engineer leads manufacturing readiness for LC/MS mechanical assemblies, drives NPI transfer, quality improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include DFM/DFA input, tolerance analysis, process stability, automation, and cross-functional collaboration. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 4+ years experience, proficiency in CAD (NX) and PDM/PLM (Teamcenter), and proven impact on cycle time and quality metrics.

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Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing readiness & ramp: Lead process readiness for LC/MS mechanical assemblies and processes during pilot builds and mass production (fixtures/tooling, work instructions, test methods).
Execute NPI transfer activities: DFM/DFA input, build readiness reviews, pilot build issue closure, and ramp with quality.
Quality & yield improvement: Own data-driven improvements to cycle time, FPY, DEFOA, and AFR; analyze pareto, trend SPC, and drive 8D root-cause closure with CFT. Implement containment, corrective and preventive actions; verify effectiveness via run-at-rate and post-release reviews.
Design and drive stable operating processes, ensuring stability with detailed studies and analysis of process driven parameters.
Mechanical engineering excellence: Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and apply GD&T rigor to ensure robust assembly and test performance. Create/maintain mechanical drawings (parts/assemblies), BOMs, and specifications; manage ECR/ECO and documentation under QMS.
Continuous improvement (CI): Lead operational excellence, kaizen events and drive lean flow optimization. Reduce waste in build & test; standardize best practices.
Supplier & field collaboration: Partner with Material Engineering to understand and enhance supplier processes, capability studies, and change control; align acceptance criteria and FAR investigations for returned parts. Engage Product Support/Field Service on DEFOA cases; translate learnings into design/process updates.
Drive automation as part of capacity expansion, labor efficiency, ergonomics improvement, and quality risk reduction strategies. Lead mechanical aspects of automated workstations, including precision alignment mechanisms, robotic handling interfaces etc.
Cross-functional teamwork: Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, and Production to influence design for manufacturability and reliability. Contribute to technical reviews (design, risk, reliability) and provide clear recommendations and follow-through.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related); 4+ years in precision mechanical manufacturing/assembly.
Proven experience in tolerance stack-up, GD&T, and releasing manufacturing drawings to production.
Demonstrated impact on cycle time/FPY improvements and closing DEFOA/AFR quality issues.
Proficiency in CAD (NX) and PDM/PLM (e.g., Teamcenter); strong documentation discipline under ISO/QMS.
Hands-on problem solving on the factory floor; comfortable with fixtures/tooling, metrology, and process validation.
Knowledge of LC/MS manufacturing (vacuum assemblies, precision alignments, contamination control).
Experience with lean/Six Sigma (DMAIC, SPC, MSA); Green Belt or equivalent preferred.
Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, DFX and reliability testing.
Basic data tools (e.g., Minitab/Excel) for yield and quality analysis.