Design Manufacturing Engineer - Softgoods

OSI Engineering; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer – Softgoods for its Product Operations team in Cupertino, CA.

You will develop, validate and ramp production of softgoods products and accessories, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contract manufacturers from concept to mass production. The ideal candidate has a background in manufacturing process engineering, tooling, injection molding and adhesives, and has led suppliers through production qualification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams and contract manufacturers to evaluate designs and processes during concept and ramp phases.
• Plan and lead DOEs and validation exercises to prove fabrication feasibility and manufacturing capability, then provide 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 ramp, and co-lead top issues with the core team and vendor.
• Maintain manufacturing inspection procedures, documentation control, process flow and UPH tracking.
• Present weekly updates to internal teams, up to executive level.

Skills

DOE

GD&T

SPC

Injection molding

Cosmetic parts

International manufacturing

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical or Industrial Eng

Job description

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

Travel: Required to supplier sites in China and Vietnam