Manufacturing Design Engineer

A globally leading consumer technology company headquartered in Cupertino, CA is looking for a Manufacturing Design Engineer – Softgoods to join its Product Operations team. You’ll be responsible for developing, validating and ramping production of softgoods products and accessories. You’ll work with cross-functional teams and contract manufacturers every day, from concept through mass production. The ideal candidate has a background in manufacturing process engineering, tooling, injection molding and adhesives, and has led suppliers through production qualification.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with cross-functional teams and contract manufacturers to evaluate designs and processes during the concept and ramp phases.
• Plan and lead DOEs and validation exercises to prove fabrication feasibility and manufacturing capability, then give technical recommendations.
• Review supplier tool design, process flow, equipment selection, DFM and DOE proposals, and drive corrective actions.
• Establish tooling acceptance procedures and line qualification criteria for development and mass production builds.
• Assess supplier readiness for build events and production ramp, and co-lead the top issues list (TIL) with the core team and vendor.
• Maintain manufacturing inspection procedures, documentation control, process flow and cycle time (UPH) tracking.
• Present weekly updates to internal teams, up to executive level.

Key Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• 5 or more years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, preferably in a high-volume environment
• Experience with injection molding, plastics, adhesives, fabricated mechanical parts, jigs, fixtures and tooling
• Strong understanding of DOE, GD&T and SPC
• Experience leading supplier technical teams through process development and mass production qualification
• Excellent written and verbal communication and solid problem-solving skills
• Experience with highly cosmetic parts and international manufacturing experience (especially in Asia) are a plus

Type: Contract (W2)

Duration: 12 months with extension

Work Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid)

Travel: Required to supplier sites in China and Vietnam

Pay range: $55.00 – $70.00 ph (DOE)