Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Description

About HighRes

We design and build innovative robotic systems and laboratory devices used by pharmaceutical and biotech companies, as well as academic research laboratories. Our work helps scientists accelerate drug discovery, high throughput genotyping, siRNA screening, next-generation sequencing sample prep, biorepository science and molecular diagnostics. This is accomplished with highly flexible, expandable, and modular integrated systems, bench-top devices and consumables that are easily configured (and reconfigured) to create research environments conducive to achieving breakthrough results.

Why Join The Team?

At HighRes you’ll be part of an innovative team, solving real-world problems in automation and life sciences. We thrive on collaboration, provide adaptable career growth, and take responsibility for delivering exceptional service. If you’re passionate about automation manufacturing and eager to develop your skills, we encourage you to apply!

Job Overview

The Associate Manufacturing Engineer will primarily be focused on creating and implementing process improvements and strategies to optimize manufacturing efficiency. This includes sustaining, continuous improvement, and new product introduction efforts to scale with the dynamic workload. They will also be working together with the technician workforce to provide production floor support, as well as being a cross-functional resource to liaison between operations and other engineering teams to ensure communication and compliance across all facets of manufacturing.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Evaluate production process flow and implement work instructions and training to increase build efficiency and quality.
• Create fixturing/tooling to support increasing production to scale with demand.
• Provide detailed feedback to Engineering and other cross-functional teams during design reviews.
• Support production build and testing, ensure device and system readiness for handover to Robotic Automation Engineers.
• Help drive sustaining and continuous improvement efforts for projects focused on manufacturing and manufacturability.
• Shadow Senior and Principal Engineers on New Product Introduction projects.
• Work with Quality to decrease NCMR and other CAPA related issues.
• Report on KPI, OKR, and other monthly metrics for management.
• Support cost reduction initiatives by investigating material costs, manufacturing and machining processes, and being conscious of lead time and quality impact.
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 0-2 years experience working with mechanical assemblies.
• SolidWorks 2023 or similar CAD program knowledge base.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic working environment, while being involved in multiple projects at a time.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Experience using ERP/PLM software, Dynamics 365/Bluestar PLM experience is a plus
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Role is onsite full time with the potential for up to 10% travel locally or internationally.
• Electrical knowledge and troubleshooting, such as the ability to clearly understand and interpret schematics.
  
  

Nice to have:

• Exposure to GD&T best practices.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma background.
• DFX/DFMA mindset to support ongoing Sustaining and NPI efforts.
• Robotics/Automation background.