Maxonic Inc.
Manufacturing / Casting Process Engineer
Maxonic Inc., Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
Manufacturing / Casting Process Engineer
Job Description:
Job Title:
Manufacturing / Casting Process Engineer
Job Location:
Sunnyvale, CA
Work Schedule:
On-site
Rate:
$70, Based on experience.
Responsibilities:
Casting of aluminum and steel molds, casting manufacturing processes environment mandatory
Min 5 years of experience required, min Bachelors needed.
Primary Function of Position:
In this role, you will move surgery forward by putting the highest quality and most innovative products in the hands of our customers to enable better surgical outcomes for patients.
The ideal candidate needs to have a vast knowledge in various metal casting processes such as but not limited to V Process, sand casting, investment casting, iron casting and will apply their broad and deep hands-on experience in casting (especially Aluminum) to help our suppliers manufacture high quality casting parts meeting our design standards and expectations for da Vinci surgical systems in the Multiport Business Unit.
This role is responsible for on-going sustaining and NPI products for all active Systems products with a focus on mechanical casting components and assemblies.
This role will provide technical leadership, to a broad cross functional team such as design engineers and suppliers by developing casting design and inspection guidelines, performing DFM and ensuring casting suppliers can continuously produce high quality parts meeting client’s standards.
The Staff Supplier Engineer must be capable of making sound decisions when faced with time constraints and ambiguous or incomplete information which is typical in a research and development environment.
They will interface with suppliers and manufacturing to build high-quality casting parts and productize new designs.
Main Skills Required:
Real hands-on experience in the casting environment
Background in V Process, sand casting, investment casting, and iron casting
Deep hands-on experience in casting (especially Aluminium)
Work closely with design engineers in the early stages of design to review drawings, provide feedback, and decide the best process to manufacture a part, whether a part is a good candidate for casting, and which process can work best.
Capable of making sound decisions when faced with time constraints and ambiguous or incomplete information
Act as a liaison between design engineers, casting, and machining suppliers to bridge gaps in design, manufacturing, and quality processes.
Manage project plans, execution, and timelines, and effectively communicate to stakeholders on status – more proactive than reactive
Empower suppliers to own completion of part qualification deliverables (such as PPQP, PPAP): pFMEA, Special Process Validations, FAI, Cpk Studies, Capacity Studies, DfX, and cost analysis.
Solve complex problems using structured problem-solving techniques – faced time and time to issues through the life cycle of the project
Mechanical engineering background – bachelor’s degree required (not looking for electronics or computer engineer)
Direct experience in design and casting of aluminium and steel Molds and parts, and related manufacturing processes.
Strong knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing methods, such as X-ray and MPI
5 years of related experience
Understanding the machining background is an added advantage
Medical device experience is a plus
Knowledge of ISO9000 or IATF 16949 and ISO13485 or similar international standards
Roles and Responsibilities:
Work closely with design engineers in the early stages of design to review drawing, provide feedback and decide the best process to manufacture a part and whether a part is a good candidate for casting and which process can work best.
Develop a casting design and inspection guidelines that can be shared with design engineers and suppliers to ensure consistency of design and reduce non-conformances resulting in high quality parts.
Work with casting suppliers to understand their capabilities and help them improve their mold design, flow analysis, DFM capabilities and ongoing quality/inspection processes.
Act and a liaison between design engineers, casting and machining suppliers to bridge gaps in design, manufacturing, and quality processes.
Manage project plans, execution and timelines and effectively communicate to stakeholders on status.
Develop suppliers to excel in all KPIs including Supplier Owned Quality, Capacity, and Sub-tier Management.
Empower suppliers to own completion of part qualification deliverables (such as PPQP, PPAP): pFMEA, Special Process Validations, FAI, Cpk Studies, Capacity Studies, DfX, and cost analysis.
Seek out new suppliers in support of product needs. Assess suppliers for capability to fit Client’s quality and business requirements.
Ensure compliance to quality management system and regulatory requirements. Support supplier audits.
Solve complex problems using structured problem-solving techniques.
Apply improvements for supplier process issues by using true root cause analysis and corresponding corrective and preventive actions. (SCAR)
Execute on supply chain optimizations to meet cost reduction objectives.
Skill/Job Requirements:
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, Master’s degree preferred
Direct experience in design and casting of aluminum and steel molds and parts and related manufacturing processes.
Direct experience in casting mold/tool design and parts manufacturing of various casting processes such as V- Process, Sand casting, Tilt-pour and investment castings.
Strong knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing methods such as X-ray and MPI
Excellent Project Management, complex problem-solving skills, and written/verbal communication skills
Minimum 5 years related experience in Process/Manufacturing Development/Engineering, Supplier Development Engineering, or related field.
Knowledge of CNC machining, cosmetics and second operations is a plus.
Experience leading teams to solve difficult technical and process problems.
Medical Device experience is a plus.
Knowledge of ISO9000 or IATF 16949 and ISO13485 or similar international standards is a plus.
Ability to travel to suppliers (domestic and international) as needed: 20%
About Maxonic:
Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Manish Rajput (manish@maxonic.com / (408) 684-6911) for more details.
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Job Title:
Manufacturing / Casting Process Engineer
Job Location:
Sunnyvale, CA
Work Schedule:
On-site
Rate:
$70, Based on experience.
Responsibilities:
Casting of aluminum and steel molds, casting manufacturing processes environment mandatory
Min 5 years of experience required, min Bachelors needed.
Primary Function of Position:
In this role, you will move surgery forward by putting the highest quality and most innovative products in the hands of our customers to enable better surgical outcomes for patients.
The ideal candidate needs to have a vast knowledge in various metal casting processes such as but not limited to V Process, sand casting, investment casting, iron casting and will apply their broad and deep hands-on experience in casting (especially Aluminum) to help our suppliers manufacture high quality casting parts meeting our design standards and expectations for da Vinci surgical systems in the Multiport Business Unit.
This role is responsible for on-going sustaining and NPI products for all active Systems products with a focus on mechanical casting components and assemblies.
This role will provide technical leadership, to a broad cross functional team such as design engineers and suppliers by developing casting design and inspection guidelines, performing DFM and ensuring casting suppliers can continuously produce high quality parts meeting client’s standards.
The Staff Supplier Engineer must be capable of making sound decisions when faced with time constraints and ambiguous or incomplete information which is typical in a research and development environment.
They will interface with suppliers and manufacturing to build high-quality casting parts and productize new designs.
Main Skills Required:
Real hands-on experience in the casting environment
Background in V Process, sand casting, investment casting, and iron casting
Deep hands-on experience in casting (especially Aluminium)
Work closely with design engineers in the early stages of design to review drawings, provide feedback, and decide the best process to manufacture a part, whether a part is a good candidate for casting, and which process can work best.
Capable of making sound decisions when faced with time constraints and ambiguous or incomplete information
Act as a liaison between design engineers, casting, and machining suppliers to bridge gaps in design, manufacturing, and quality processes.
Manage project plans, execution, and timelines, and effectively communicate to stakeholders on status – more proactive than reactive
Empower suppliers to own completion of part qualification deliverables (such as PPQP, PPAP): pFMEA, Special Process Validations, FAI, Cpk Studies, Capacity Studies, DfX, and cost analysis.
Solve complex problems using structured problem-solving techniques – faced time and time to issues through the life cycle of the project
Mechanical engineering background – bachelor’s degree required (not looking for electronics or computer engineer)
Direct experience in design and casting of aluminium and steel Molds and parts, and related manufacturing processes.
Strong knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing methods, such as X-ray and MPI
5 years of related experience
Understanding the machining background is an added advantage
Medical device experience is a plus
Knowledge of ISO9000 or IATF 16949 and ISO13485 or similar international standards
Roles and Responsibilities:
Work closely with design engineers in the early stages of design to review drawing, provide feedback and decide the best process to manufacture a part and whether a part is a good candidate for casting and which process can work best.
Develop a casting design and inspection guidelines that can be shared with design engineers and suppliers to ensure consistency of design and reduce non-conformances resulting in high quality parts.
Work with casting suppliers to understand their capabilities and help them improve their mold design, flow analysis, DFM capabilities and ongoing quality/inspection processes.
Act and a liaison between design engineers, casting and machining suppliers to bridge gaps in design, manufacturing, and quality processes.
Manage project plans, execution and timelines and effectively communicate to stakeholders on status.
Develop suppliers to excel in all KPIs including Supplier Owned Quality, Capacity, and Sub-tier Management.
Empower suppliers to own completion of part qualification deliverables (such as PPQP, PPAP): pFMEA, Special Process Validations, FAI, Cpk Studies, Capacity Studies, DfX, and cost analysis.
Seek out new suppliers in support of product needs. Assess suppliers for capability to fit Client’s quality and business requirements.
Ensure compliance to quality management system and regulatory requirements. Support supplier audits.
Solve complex problems using structured problem-solving techniques.
Apply improvements for supplier process issues by using true root cause analysis and corresponding corrective and preventive actions. (SCAR)
Execute on supply chain optimizations to meet cost reduction objectives.
Skill/Job Requirements:
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, Master’s degree preferred
Direct experience in design and casting of aluminum and steel molds and parts and related manufacturing processes.
Direct experience in casting mold/tool design and parts manufacturing of various casting processes such as V- Process, Sand casting, Tilt-pour and investment castings.
Strong knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing methods such as X-ray and MPI
Excellent Project Management, complex problem-solving skills, and written/verbal communication skills
Minimum 5 years related experience in Process/Manufacturing Development/Engineering, Supplier Development Engineering, or related field.
Knowledge of CNC machining, cosmetics and second operations is a plus.
Experience leading teams to solve difficult technical and process problems.
Medical Device experience is a plus.
Knowledge of ISO9000 or IATF 16949 and ISO13485 or similar international standards is a plus.
Ability to travel to suppliers (domestic and international) as needed: 20%
About Maxonic:
Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Manish Rajput (manish@maxonic.com / (408) 684-6911) for more details.
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