Junior Design Engineer - On Site Only

microspecorporation; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Matching 401K

2 weeks paid vacation

64 Hours personal/sick time

Annual discretionary bonus

Salary range

Job summary

Microspec seeks a Junior Design Engineer to support extrusion tooling design and programming for new products, improving tooling to enhance efficiency and quality.

The role requires CAD/CAM proficiency, attention to detail, and collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Shop teams to implement tooling changes and document processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience or emphasis in extrusion tooling design.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, Mastercam, AutoCAD).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports the design and programming of extrusion tooling for new products and the optimisation of existing tooling to improve process efficiency and product quality.
• Interpret and create detailed engineering drawings for extrusion tooling and components.
• Program wire EDM using Mastercam for precision tooling fabrication.
• Convert part and tooling drawings to CAD as needed.
• Assist with transitioning prototypes to production, maintaining accurate documentation throughout.
• Support troubleshooting and modification of existing tooling to optimize extrusion processes.
• Serve as a liaison between Engineering, Machine Shop, and Production to facilitate the fabrication and implementation of new tooling.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and relay updates on process changes or deviations.
• Participate in technical meetings and contribute to process improvement discussions.
• Ensure all work complies with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and internal QMS requirements.
• Maintain and update documentation for prototype development, tooling changes, and process improvements.
• Use and maintain relevant engineering and production records in designated server locations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances related to tooling and extrusion processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical aptitude

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

AutoCAD

Job description

Junior Design Engineer

Educational requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred; relevant experience in extrusion tooling design considered.
2. Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, Mastercam, AutoCAD) required.
3. Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management System, experience with ISO 13485 preferred.
4. Strong analytical, technical, and computer skills.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. Demonstrated attention to detail and proactive problem-solving ability.

Reports to: Engineering Assistant Manager

1. Primary job responsibility: Supports the design and programming of extrusion tooling for new products and the optimisation of existing tooling to improve process efficiency and product quality.
2. Essential functions of position:

Tooling Design & Engineering Support

1. Interpret and create detailed engineering drawings for extrusion tooling and components.
2. Program wire EDM using Mastercam for precision tooling fabrication.
3. Convert part and tooling drawings to CAD as needed.
4. Assist with transitioning prototypes to production, maintaining accurate documentation throughout.
5. Support troubleshooting and modification of existing tooling to optimize extrusion processes.

Collaboration & Communication

1. Serve as a liaison between Engineering, Machine Shop, and Production to facilitate the fabrication and implementation of new tooling.
2. Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and relay updates on process changes or deviations.
3. Participate in technical meetings and contribute to process improvement discussions.

Compliance & Documentation

1. Ensure all work complies with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and internal QMS requirements.
2. Maintain and update documentation for prototype development, tooling changes, and process improvements.
3. Use and maintain relevant engineering and production records in designated server locations.

Continuous Improvement

1. Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and safety.
2. Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances related to tooling and extrusion processes.
3. Is the work described above checked by another individual? ? YES ? NO
4. Consistent motor skills and other requirements of the position:

Persistent: Standing: (10)% Sitting: (80)% Walking: (10)%

Consistent lifting of up to 25 lbs. - Occasionally

Minimum lifting of 1 lb. - Frequently

Maximum carrying distance of up to 100 ft. - Rarely

Reaching - must be able to reach machines and/or materials up to 6 ft. from the floor - Rarely

Kneeling - Rarely

Climbing stairs - Rarely

Repetitive motion - right/left hand/wrist - Frequently

Repetitive motion - right/left foot/ankle - N/A

Continuous arm motions - Yes

Must be able to avoid potentially moving objects which could cause injury - Yes

Must be able to grasp and move objects consistently and regularly - Yes

Vision: intricate nature of work requires vision of 20/20 with or without corrective lenses - Yes

Must be able to use gaging equipment and tools - Yes

Must demonstrate ability to work productively and efficiently with others - Yes

Microspec offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• Sign-On Bonus
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Matching 401K plan annually after 1 year
• Entry-level 2 weeks paid vacation
• 64 Hours personal/sick time (unused time paid out at the end of the year)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Salary range-$29-$32 per hour based on experience