Design And Development Engineer

Company: Arcmed
Location: Danbury
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Arcmed Group - www.arcmedgroup.com - is a U.S. based manufacturer of fluidic components for the scientific, life sciences, and medical markets (specialty valves and pumps, manifolds, probes and tubing and fitting assemblies). Arcmed is a subsidiary of Halma International Limited (www.halma.com ) and operates worldwide, including two facilities in Danbury, Ct. This is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization where all employees perform multiple roles to make Arcmed Group successful.Arcmed seeks a Design and Development Engineer to undertake manifold development engineering work. This role will manage the development of complex diffusion bonded machined plastic manifolds, through the cost estimating, design and production transfer process. Additionally responsible for establishing manufacturing methods, tooling and fixturing for new product introductions. --- Tender study, technical solutions proposal, quotation --- Project management, team coordination, client and supplier relationships --- Participation in the development phaseResponsibilities

• Support Application Engineering in analyzing product design, manufacturability and cost estimating for complex manifold development during the quote process.
• Create manifold fabrication layers out of 3D models to prepare for CNC programming.
• Perform detailed analysis of the component parts configuration/dimensions for production with a focus on DFM.
• Support the CAM (Mastercam) process validation.
• Provide technical product design on the material properties as the machining process is being developed.
• Ensure design requirements are clearly defined to customers and production team with thorough documentation and tolerancing.
• Ownership of manifold prototype development.
• Project manage design transfer for new product introductions, ensuring clean transition from development to operations.
• Manage development of manifold final assembly tester for NPI's.
• Provide troubleshooting support for CNC machinists/operators, inspectors, manufacturing engineering and quality.
• Design / Develop bonding process requirements during development and establish clear, accurate, process documentation.
• Ensure accurate engineering/inspection data for production transfer.Requirements / Experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent
  • CNC programming and machining experience is a plus
  • Experience in Mastercam is a plus
  • Knowledge of polymers and engineered Plastics processing
  • Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and design. Experience with fluidic manifolds a plus.
  • Experience with pressure & flow testing desired.
  • 3D modeling experience required (SolidWorks a plus)
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
  • Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • Operating in a highly regulated industry (FDA, FAA for example)
  • Ability to champion change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas.
  • Knowledge of quality systems and standards

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