Process Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Lead operational excellence, kaizen events and drive lean flow optimization; reduce waste in build & test; standardize best practices
• 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
• 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