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Design Transfer and Manufacturing Engineer

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Our client is a privately held manufacturer of medical devices and software. They are seeking a Design Transfer and Manufacturing Engineer with technical and hands-on experience.
This is a hybrid role in the Framingham area. Travel up to 25% may be required.
This individual will be a key member of the engineering team, ensuring DFM during development and will be responsible for technology transfer activities with internal teams and external manufacturing partners. They will play a critical part in transitioning products from development to full scale production.
Overall Responsibilities :
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Work with internal teams to provide guidance on manufacturability, robustness, DFM, and process/supplier development during new product development and post market/sustaining support.
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Lead design transfer activities to external manufacturing partners, including cost analysis, process/supplier development, control of Manufacturing and Quality documentation.
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Create design transfer plans and document project activities.
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Work with suppliers, purchasing. and development to ensure design requirements are defined and met.
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Analyze and improve the effectiveness of current contract manufacturing processes.
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Develop efficient process flow, manufacturing fixtures, and manufacturing work instructions
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Develop DFM best-practices and guidelines.
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Assist in evaluating, resolving, and auditing quality issues.
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Provide guidance for Lean Manufacturing at Contract Manufacturer to improve process and reduce waste.
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Initiate continuous improvement projects throughout the company.
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Oversee and Support Contract Manufacturer for the selection, installation, qualification (IQ/PQ/OQ) of tooling and/or capital equipment utilized in product manufacture.
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Generate and implement Engineering Change Orders.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
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Understanding of elements of design that impact product cost and quality. Ability to influence the cost and quality of new products early in the design process.
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Experience with the full development life cycle of capital medical equipment and disposables.
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Proficient in Computer Aided Design software such as ACAD and SolidWorks
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Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including MS Project.
Education & Experience:
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Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering or related Engineering Sciences.
- Electro-mechanical experience is required
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Five or more years in related work experience in a medical device environment.
Additional Qualifications (Preferred)
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Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
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Understanding of process capability
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Experience with MiniTAB
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Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification
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