Sustaining Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid)

Introduction

We are seeking an accomplished manufacturing design engineer to co-lead development and ramp for the next iteration of a Softgoods product.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, preferably within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Proven experience supporting new product launches from a mechanical, tooling, or product development perspective
• Experience with mechanical fabricated parts or adhesives, glues, jigs, fixtures, tooling, injection molding, plastics experience is required
• Deep understanding of DOE, GD&T, SPC techniques
• Experience leading suppliers’ technical team in the development and qualification of manufacturing process
• Willingness to travel internationally to supplier sites
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical ability
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills
• Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• International experience, particularly in Asia is a plus
• Experience with highly cosmetic parts a plus

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Partner with multi-functional teams and contract manufacturers to evaluate design and processes at the concept and ramp phases
• Plan, propose, and lead experiments to produce timely and accurate analyses for design, development, and supply chain decisions
• Assess fabrication technology suitability, plan validation exercises to demonstrate feasibility and manufacturing capability, and analyze results to provide technical recommendations
• Evaluate and identify process opportunities/risks, drive mitigations plans to meet program targets, and review development activities at supplier locations
• Serve as lead engineer to drive process development, review part design documentation for alignment, assign tasks, and support process development and data gathering
• Establish validation procedures for tooling acceptance into development and mass production builds
• Review supplier tool design, process flow, equipment selection, DFM, and DOE proposals, identify shortfalls, and provide corrective actions
• Assess supplier readiness for build events and production ramp, identify potential issues, and provide recommendations
• Define and review line qualification criteria with the supplier to scale up mass production to meet key production metrics
• Review, lead, and assist maintaining product process flow, layout, and cycle time against project goals

Company Benefits & Culture

• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.