Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Engineer - PCB/CCA Focus

Draper Labs; Cambridge; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design for Manufacturing/Assembly Engineer to join their innovative team in Cambridge. This role involves applying Design for Manufacturing principles to ensure smooth transitions to assembly. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Printed Circuit Board fabrication and Circuit Card Assembly for high reliability applications. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, tackle complex problems, and contribute to groundbreaking projects that address national challenges. Join a company that values work-life balance and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs (photography, yoga)

Health and finance workshops

Discounts to local museums

Off-site social events

Qualifications

• 10-15 years experience in Product Engineering or related.
• Hands-on experience as a CCA process engineer for high reliability applications.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD programs to create product concepts and oversee production processes.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Product Engineering.

Skills

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Technical Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

Draper is seeking a Design for Manufacturing/Assembly engineer with experience in Printed Circuit Board fabrication and Circuit Card Assembly. The DFX Engineer works with the layout and design teams, as well as Supply Chain, to ensure Design for Manufacturing/Assembly principles are applied, and works towards a smooth transition to internal or external assemblers.

The candidate will be responsible for reviewing CCA layouts and drawings for completeness, complexity and areas for improvement. The role requires the candidate to review work requests submitted to internal service centers to generate DFA reports for both the submitter and the process engineering team. The candidate will consult with the layout team on PCB issues that impact assembly such as component footprints and other issues that impact assembly. This position will also involve being called upon to act as a Subject Matter Expert as an independent reviewer in design and milestone reviews.

The DFX Engineer may be called upon to work with outside Contract Manufacturers to address component, assembly and workmanship issues. The candidate will also be called on to support Mission Assurance to review and assist in disposition of defects identified at Incoming and In-Process inspection.

The ideal candidate will have hands on experience as a CCA process engineer for high reliability/aerospace applications including surface mount, component lead forming, bonding and conformal coating. Experience in an AS9100 environment is preferred. The candidate should have experience performing DFX reviews and generating feedback for design engineers.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
* Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs to create product concepts.
* Gather materials or resources needed to design the product.
* Test the product for usability and safety.
* Oversee the manufacturing and production process to set standards.
* Independently drive solutions to complex problems - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
* Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Product Engineering.
* Provide insight and suggest design or process modifications based on quantitative data or results.
* Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
* Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers; Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.

Skills/Abilities
* Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.
* Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field.

Experience
10-15 years experience in Product Engineering or related.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].