Position Overview:
We are seeking an ideal candidate with extensive experience in precision component manufacturing for high-volume assembled devices. This includes expertise in precision plastics, metal stampings, screw manufacturing, and packaging design. The candidate should also have a background working with suppliers of custom precision components in highly regulated industries, such as medical devices or automotive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with teams of supplier engineers and quality engineers to enhance supplier processes, deploy tools and equipment at supplier facilities, and introduce new components.
- Provide mechanical technical leadership to the Engineering team, serving as the subject matter expert in GD&T, mechanical design principles, and automation.
- Ensure adherence to GD&T and design for manufacturability as the key signatory for component print specifications.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying efficient manufacturing methods, deploying automated inspection systems, enhancing packaging, and recommending component redesigns for manufacturability.
- Design inspection fixtures and gauging equipment to support supplier metrology efforts.
Leadership and Interpersonal Skills:
- Exhibit strong leadership through positive motivation, guidance, and open communication.
- Foster the capability of team members to ensure successful project execution, engaging and energizing them to maximize performance.
- Facilitate group collaboration to develop actionable plans and document decisions.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple objectives simultaneously.
- Proficient in DFMA, IQ/OQ/PQ, Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and DOE.
- Strong interest in team leadership and development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in SolidWorks or Pro/E, and one of SAS, JMP, or Minitab.
- Familiar with MS Office, including Project software.
- Six Sigma Process Improvement experience or certification is preferred.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in product development, particularly in leading cross-functional teams within a regulated industry.
- Background in medical device development.
- Technical knowledge of complex electromechanical systems.
- Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Preferred Skills and Competencies:
- Master's degree in engineering.
- Experience in development and/or product sustaining environments.
- Knowledge of component design and material selection.
- Experience with structured root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Is/Is Not, Ishikawa).
- Familiarity with formal Risk Management tools, including Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), System Hazard Analysis (SHA), and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
- Understanding of relevant industry regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, 21 CFR Part 820.30).
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
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Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.