Esco is seeking motivated, energetic, systematic yet innovative self-starters to spearhead Esco’s growth into new product categories and verticals.
Senior Mechanical Design / Systems Engineer (NPI/NPD) Equipment / Machinery Industry
Responsibilities:
• Concept-to-completion development of electro-mechanical equipment/machinery products.
• Includes preparing costings, compiling system/performance design specifications, mechanical design of parts, subassemblies and top-level assembly, sourcing/integrating off-the-shelf/custom components/parts (blowers/motors/hardware/controls/filters/molded/extruded parts), prototyping, testing/validation, documentation/training/handover.
• Participate in / follow the prototyping process, from sheet metal fabrication, to assembly and testing, in order to identify areas for improvement, to strive to Design for Manufacturing / Assembly / Service.
• Vendor/supplier liaison for sourcing, vendor selection, qualification, first article inspection, and continuous improvement, especially for custom molded/extruded parts.
• Clearly organize/structure the Product Structure Definition, to enable part/sub-assembly re-use, design platform modularity, and project risk minimization.
• Development, maintenance and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Work Instructions and Process Sheets including Bending/Forming Drawings, Welding Instructions, Assembly Work Instructions, Test Procedures and others.
• Drive from a “Systems-Perspective” the development of User/Operator and Service Manuals, collating/compiling information from other functional Engineering specialities (Electrical, Embedded Hardware, Software, Regulatory Approvals, etc.)
• Compilation of Technical files containing information pertaining to the validation and verification of equipment build and FDA compliance (Material Certificates, Certificates of Conformity, Certificates of Test, Tetsing protocol, etc.)
• New Product Introduction support including Shop Floor Training, Pilot Run, First Article Burn-In/Inspection, Quarantine (As-Needed), Safe Launch.
• Technology transfer support for transfer of technology/knowledge from overseas facilities including design, functional specifications, manufacturing line set up, processes, tooling, fixtures and other related areas.
• Seasoned mechanical design engineer able to deliver quality projects/designs on time and within cost budget.
• Independent, able to manage own project plan/budget/schedule.
• Team player, able to integrate with a cross-functional team (Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems Hardware and Software Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Regulatory Approvals, Purchasing/Procurement, Manufacturing/Production, Quality Control, Product Management, Technical Service, etc.), to deliver a validated, documented, quality electro-mechanical system on time and within budget.
• Review, approve and implement Engineering Change Requests/Notifications/Orders.
Requirements:
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, related field, or relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of CGMP and GAMP guidelines is a plus.
• Some Systems Engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience in designing equipment/machinery products.
• Sheet metal design experience a plus.
• Familiar with New Product Development / NPD / NPI processes.
• Knowledge of 3D design software (SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer or SolidEdge) a must.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD design software, Microsoft Project, Word and Excel required.
• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software such as Dassault Systems ENOVIA/MatrixOne, PTC WindChill, Siemens TeamCenter would be a plus.
• Project management experience a must.
• Prepared to go the extra mile.
• Self-Motivated, detail oriented, good organisation and time management with a constant want for personal and professional improvement.
• Demonstrated organization skills to successfully meet and / or exceed product quality and cost requirements.
• Effective verbal & written English communication skills across all levels and function within a multi-disciplinary product development environment.
Interested candidates are invited to write in with a full resume, stating present/expected salaries, and enclosing a recent photograph to jobs@escoglobal.com.
