VAVE & Design-for-Cost Engineer (Medical Devices)

EPS Connects LLC; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EPS Connects LLC in Camarillo, CA is seeking an experienced engineer to lead cost-reduction and manufacturability initiatives for single-use products and systems in biologics and vaccines manufacturing.

You will drive design-to-cost activities, work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and suppliers, and own projects from concept to measurable savings. A Bachelor's in engineering and 6+ years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in product design or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience improving product costs, manufacturability, or manufacturing efficiency.
• Knowledge of DFM/DFA, drawings, CAD models, and Bills of Materials.
• Experience with engineering change control, design verification, and process validation.
• Familiarity with DFMEA and PFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute projects that reduce material, labor, and manufacturing costs.
• Apply DFM, DFA, and Design-to-Cost principles to simplify products and improve manufacturability.
• Evaluate alternative suppliers, second-source components, and Make vs. Buy opportunities.
• Improve processes, yields, equipment, and production efficiency.
• Manage product and process changes, including design verification, validation, risk assessment, and documentation.
• Build the business case, coordinate cross-functional resources, and track measurable savings.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

CAD software

DFMEA/PFMEA

Job description

EPS Connects LLC in Camarillo, CA is seeking an experienced engineer to lead cost-reduction and manufacturability initiatives for single-use products and systems in biologics and vaccines manufacturing.

You will drive design-to-cost activities, work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and suppliers, and own projects from concept to measurable savings. A Bachelor's in engineering and 6+ years of related experience are preferred.