Process Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Added Advantage

• 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.