Sr Manufacturing Fixture Design Engineer in Newton, MA

Job title: Sr Manufacturing Fixture Design Engineer in Newton, MA at Actalent
Company: Actalent
Job description: Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Fixture Design EngineerJob DescriptionThe Senior Manufacturing Fixture Design Engineer will be a part of the R&D organization and an important contributor to the realization of the next generation robotic platform that will change the future of healthcare. You will be a visible technical resource working on the transition of complex electro-mechanical assemblies from prototype to verification testing and pilot builds, in close collaboration with manufacturing engineering. This role is suited for an R&D engineer with experience in developing build and test fixtures for complex electro-mechanical medical devices and disposables. A broad knowledge of mechanical design, DFA/DFM, including design verification testing, process validation, and transfer to manufacturing within a regulated medical device development environment is essential.Responsibilities

• Be a key team member working on the design readiness of a robotic surgical platform
• Design and develop production build and test fixtures for complex electromechanical sub-systems for production volumes
• Create fixture requirements, design descriptions, use and preventive maintenance documentation
• Perform fixture qualifications and verifications in conjunction with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering
• Support the development of assembly and test processes for capital equipment and disposables
• Develop fixtures and tests for component inspection
• Support a variety of multi-disciplinary technical and process improvement projects of different sizes and scopes
• Create engineering change orders for the release of fixtures and tooling documentation
• Manage and communicate assigned projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Essential Skills

• 8+ years of electromechanical and consumable R&D engineering experience, with at least 5 years in the medical device field
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Robotics, or Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
• Strong proficiency in Solidworks/PDM
• Deep understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly), and DFT (Design for Testing)
• Experience in the design, qualification, and verification of fixtures for medical devices assembly and test
• Expertise with electromechanical system development
• Experience in developing Simulink-based fixtures
• Proficiency in Simulink/LabVIEW
• Previous experience in design transfer/new product introduction
• Experience in fixture and process validation
• Proficiency in using MS Office
• Outstanding documentation and communication skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with statistical tools and software such as Minitab

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Newton,MA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.
Expected salary: $55 - 65 per hour
Location: Newton, MA
Job date: Sun, 27 Apr 2025 07:26:50 GMT
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