Job#: 3032446 Job Description: Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineer II
Location: North Reading, Massachusetts (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
This position requires an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to design and implement world-class manufacturing solutions. The role focuses on transitioning advanced robotics products from concept to large-scale production while ensuring quality across global supply chains. You will work at the intersection of innovation and production, transforming robotics designs into manufacturable products.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply Design for X (DFX) principles to transition autonomous robotic solutions and mechatronic systems from design to production.
- Develop and qualify suppliers while managing product lifecycle changes across global supply chains.
- Lead cross-functional quality improvement projects and drive technical root cause analysis for supplier defects.
- Design and develop manufacturing test solutions for consumer electronics and robotics systems.
- Implement manufacturing systems for scalability, with a focus on gearbox assembly, stator winding, rotor manufacturing, and motor integration.
- Collaborate with global design teams to influence product designs and ensure manufacturability at scale.
- Review design specifications and provide DFX feedback to optimize for manufacturing.
- Conduct supplier assessments and capability studies at contract manufacturer facilities.
- Develop test fixtures and validation protocols for new product introductions.
Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
Experience: Candidates must have experience applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), or Design for X principles. Experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, machining, sheet metal fabrication, or electronics assembly is necessary, as is experience working with contract manufacturers and managing supplier relationships.
Technical Skills: Knowledge of quality systems and methodologies including Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing is required. Proficiency with CAD software, technical drawing interpretation, and an understanding of statistical process control and capability analysis are also necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience with robotics, mechatronics, or electromechanical systems manufacturing.
- Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from prototype to mass production.
- Knowledge of test engineering principles and automated test equipment development.
- Experience with failure analysis techniques including FMEA or 8D.
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies and smart manufacturing systems.
- Experience working in global manufacturing environments.
- Project management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay rate for this position is between $39.00 and $49.00 per hour. Benefits are available to eligible employees.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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