Harvard Bioscience Inc.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Harvard Bioscience Inc. • $80K — $120K *
Holliston, MA 01746In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience in mechanical engineering within low-volume, high-mix production environments.
  • Proficient in 3-D solid modeling (preferably SolidWorks) with experience in sheet metal, precision machined components, and assemblies.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in electro-mechanical instrument manufacturing, DFM practices, Lean methodologies, and Six Sigma principles.
  • Proven track record in achieving significant cost reductions and quality improvements.
  • Experience in vendor management, change order initiation, and supplier qualification.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001:2000 standards and experience with ePDM vault systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide mechanical support to low-volume, high-mix manufacturing operations.
  • Define and develop new production processes, tooling, and fixtures.
  • Incorporate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) best practices to optimize designs for cost, assembly, and material availability.
  • Initiate and document change orders to drive product improvements.
  • Collaborate with R&D and Product Management to introduce new products that meet performance and manufacturability standards.
  • Work with the purchasing team to address procurement challenges and support suppliers with technical insights.
  • Support supplier selection and qualification while continuously seeking lean improvements for quality and cost reduction.

Benefits

  • Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  • FLSA Exempt position; ADA compliance ensured with case-by-case reasonable accommodation.
Full Job Description
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.

About Harvard Bioscience Inc.

Harvard Bioscience, Inc. is a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialized products, primarily apparatus and scientific instruments, used to advance life science research and regenerative medicine. Our products are sold to thousands of researchers in over 100 countries primarily through our dedicated direct sales force. We are a leader in the market segments we serve, with a focus on improving the accuracy and efficiency of research, including in drug discovery, neuroscience, stem cell research, cell biology and regenerative medicine. Our product portfolio includes over 10,000 products marketed under well-known and respected brand names such as Harvard Apparatus, Denville Scientific, and BTX. We have a diverse customer base, including leading research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic and government laboratories, hospitals and reference laboratories.
Learn more about Harvard Bioscience Inc.
Size
475 employees
Market Cap
$106.7 million
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
-$7.8 million
Founded
1901
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$102.1 million
NASDAQ
HBIO
* Ladders Estimates

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