Senior Mechanical Engineer

and scientists committed to developing high quality, cutting-edge technologies, and interoperable solutions enabling our customers to make amazing advancements. For over 120 years, Harvard Bioscience has been innovating new technologies that help academic research labs, pharmaceutical and biotech organizations, and CROs develop tomorrow's life-changing medications.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mechanical Engineer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical support to our low-volume, high-mix manufacturing operation
• Define and develop new Production Processes, Tooling and Fixtures
• Incorporate DFM practices into designs such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, ease of assembly, modular design, and cost.
• Initiate change orders and gather the necessary supporting documentation
• Work closely with R&D and Product Management to introduce new products that meet performance, cost, and manufacturability expectations.
• Communicate regularly with the purchasing team to understand procurement challenges and aid suppliers with technical support
• Contribute towards new supplier selection, qualification
• Continually seek and implement quality improvements and cost reductions in a lean environment

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• BS or MSin Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering
• 5-7 years direct experience related to listed duties and responsibilities
• Proficiency in 3-D solid modeling, preferably SolidWorks
• Significant knowledge and experience with sheet metal, precision machined components, cable and harness, and assembly and test methodologies
• Broad knowledge of electro-mechanical instrument manufacturing
• Understanding of six sigma principles (belt level certifications are a plus)
• Experience in successful implementation of Lean principles
• Proven success in realizing tangible and significant cost reductions
• Developed ability dealing with vendors to resolve mechanical issues
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 Quality Standards
• Working with ePDM vault a plus

Additional Requirements:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to communication technical information written and orally to a wide audience.
• Ability to follow through with tasks and meet or exceed project timelines
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work with constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment on complex projects with general direction and minimal supervision
• Analytical skills, technical aptitude, and determination to implement unique and effective solutions to difficult problems and analyze and coordinate data

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERAN/DISABILITY
• FLSA : Exempt
• ADA Disclaimer
• In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.