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Manufacturing Design Engineer

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-12 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead manufacturing process development to transition prototype brushless DC motor designs into final production for surgical tools, robotics, aerospace, and industrial markets.

Role type

Manufacturing Design Engineer (Process Development & Tooling)

Builds

Production-ready brushless DC motors, tooling, fixtures, and equipment for preproduction and mass manufacturing.

Domain

Industrial manufacturing / Medical devices / Aerospace / Defense

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Manufacturing process development, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Tooling design, PPAP implementation, ISO/AS9100 quality systems, Process capability analysis, Export control compliance, Project management, CAD modeling, Data analysis

Preferred skills

Lean Manufacturing, Transfer molding, Laser welding, Automation technologies, Machine vision, Industry 4.0, Smart manufacturing, CMM usage

Technologies

CAD, CMMs, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Dynamometers, Machine vision systems, Digital manufacturing tools

Responsibilities

Partner with R&D to ensure Design for Manufacturability during concept and prototype phases; Lead preproduction builds to identify and resolve manufacturability risks; Develop and validate manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and process flows; Implement PPAP and production readiness documentation including control plans and PFMEAs; Analyze build data and operator feedback to improve process capability and quality; Support manufacturing ramp-up through troubleshooting and structured problem solving; Identify and implement automation and Industry 4.0 opportunities; Support export-controlled projects by following applicable regulations.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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