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. This role involves partnering with multi-functional teams and contract manufacturers to evaluate design and processes at the concept and ramp phases.

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, and plastics.
• Deep understanding of DOE, GD&T, SPC techniques.
• Experience leading suppliers’ technical team in the development and qualification of manufacturing processes.
• Experience defining & executing mass production qualification requirements.
• 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.
• Experience with highly cosmetic parts.
• Prior work experience in the client's industry.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• 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 mitigation 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.
• Work with supplier engineering teams to map process development exercises, secure resources, and commit to schedules.
• 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 in maintaining product process flow, layout, and cycle time against project goals.

Company Benefits & Culture:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

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