Meet | Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:-Act as the primary technical point of contact with suppliers who provide electronic components and custom assemblies (PCBs, consoles, cables, batteries, housings, etc.)-Lead frequently recurring meetings with suppliers to manage engineering projects, including process validations, failure analysis, component obsolescence mitigations and manufacturing capacity increases-Partner with supplier's engineering teams to analyze manufacturing processes and use data to develop and execute yield improvement project plans-Partner with supplier's engineering teams to perform process constraints analysis and develop capacity increase plans based on delivery forecasting-Assess risk through FMEAs and develop process validation plans (MVP, IQOQPQ) to be executed at supplier-Partner with internal design teams to assess product lifecycle design changes and develop and execute qualification test plans-Act as a technical partner with internal incoming inspection teams to assess defects and manage non-conformance investigations-Use project management tools to set milestone targets with suppliers and track and report out on deliverables-Support product development projects as a liaison responsible for supplier interactions and deliverables-Influence development team by representing capabilities of the supplier and push for DFx (Design for Manufacturing and Test) improvements at the design phase-Provide input on second source selection and qualify processes at second source suppliersRequired Qualifications:-Bachelors degree required (masters degree preferred) in electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering or related fields-8+ years experience in professional field, preferably at a manufacturer who designs, manufactures andor assembles electrical components, PCBs or consolesbox builds-Demonstrated experience in printed circuit board manufacturing, SMT process, electrical component and assembly design theory (including PCB, batteries, cablesconnectors, displays, and consolebox design and manufacturing)-Knowledge of the process flow for ordering, receiving and using custom direct materials; including generating incoming inspection plans, participating in MRB investigations, non-conformance generation and disposition, and management of product through ERP systems (SAP preferred)-Demonstrated experience developing process validation plans, including IQOQPQ protocolsreports required. Experience designing and executing Gauge R&R studies preferred.Demonstrated experience with root cause investigation, including the ability to validate root cause by turning off and on the failure-Knowledge of statistical process control, including run charts, IM-R charts, setting control limits and generally keeping a process in a state of control. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black belt preferred.Basic metrology skills, including experience with calipers, gauge pins, vision systemoptical comparator-Working knowledge of project management fundamentals, including schedule and stakeholder management, conflict resolution and identifying critical path-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite-Knowledge of FDA 21CFR820821 and ISO 13485 requirements-Working knowledge of SAP a plus-Willingness to travel up to 20% within the United States

Created: 2025-01-16