We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Project Manager to drive the transition from prototype to production. This role will lead the design refinement prepare design for manufacturing with an integrated product team lead component sourcing and support design verification testing. This is a critical cross-functional role that collaborates internally with engineering supply chain and operations teams as well as externally with suppliers partners and customers.
How You Will Make an Impact as a Manufacturing Engineer Project Manager:- Develop maintain and optimize essential manufacturing assets such as Bills of Materials (BOMs) line layouts assembly instructions fixtures pFMEAs and production control methods.
- Plan lead and execute design refinement from existing builds with a long-term vision for scalable variable-volume production.
- Collaborate closely with design and engineering teams to ensure products are robust reliable and ready for manufacturing.
- Consult with suppliers to define product specifications and partner with the supply chain team to procure required equipment materials and parts.
- Interface with manufacturing partners throughout the development process to support design transfer quality agreements on-time delivery to ensure performance criteria are met.
Skills you will need to be successful in this role:- B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with 25 years of experience or A.S. degree with 36 years of experience. Strong candidates with less experience may be considered.
- Experience with electromechanical assembly and manufacturing process development.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or green manufacturing principles is a plus.
- Proficiency in CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
- Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
- Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to set up manufacturing assembly lines with an eye toward scalability and efficiency.
- Strong understanding of component forming processes assembly operations production line optimization and design for manufacturability.
- Demonstrated passion for solving complex engineering problems and a curiosity for understanding how things work.
- Excellent communication collaboration and time management skills.
About DEKA:
One hour from the beach Boston and the mountains the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.
Behind DEKAs brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering design and manufacturing. Here at DEKA some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created and new ideas are always welcome and explored.
Required Experience:
Senior IC