Position Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on Rapid Response Design Engineer to support manufacturing by applying strong design knowledge and functional understanding of components and systems to quickly resolve production issues and maintain output in a 24/7 environment.
This role bridges design engineering and manufacturing execution, ensuring that production challenges are addressed with a deep understanding of design intent, functional requirements, and system performance.
Design-Based Production Support:
- Apply design intent and specifications to resolve production challenges
- Ensure manufacturing decisions meet functional requirements
Rapid Issue Resolution:
- Assess functional impact of deviations and nonconformances
- Provide technically sound disposition recommendations
- Alternate Design & Manufacturing Approaches:
- Evaluate alternate materials, tolerances, and fabrication methods
- Balance manufacturability, performance, and reliability
Root Cause & Design Feedback:
- Participate in root cause investigations with focus on design drivers
- Support design improvements and engineering changes
MRB / Deviation Support:
- Evaluate nonconformances and define acceptable use conditions
- Provide clear engineering rationale
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work with Manufacturing, Quality, Design, and Supply Chain teams
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, or related field
- 5 10 years of relevant experience supporting manufacturing from a design perspective
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Must be able to work in the office environment
- Combination of hands-on work and desk-based engineering tasks
- Be able and willing to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, and other PPE as required.
- Able to distinguish color.
- Travel: occasional domestic travel (10% travel) - including travel between Torrington and Danbury, CT locations.
- Willingness to support on-call rotation and off-shift coverage as needed
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