Design Transfer Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT       ·       Full time

Full Job Description

Job Title: Design Transfer Engineer
Department: Manufacturing
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Reports To (Title): Director of Operations
Base of Operations: Salt Lake City, Utah

About Blackrock

Blackrock aims to provide Best of Class approved neuroscience tools to the research community to push the boundaries of human applications. We are a high-tech company that continuously innovates to empower researchers to better understand the brain.

We also aim to be the provider of implantable neural interfaces to restore function to people with neurological disorders. Blackrock already delivers some of the most critical components of leading BCI set-ups. We spend everyday building technology that will benefit patients suffering from paralysis disorders, neurological diseases (ALS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s), and neural dysfunctions (epilepsy, brain trauma).

Join us in the challenge and contribute the following:

Position Overview

Responsible for ensuring efficient transfer of product from R&D to production.

This position is responsible for the following:

• Providing input to R&D during the Design Control Process regarding requirements for smooth transition of product into production.
• Evaluating the manufacturability of products prior to design transfer. This includes identifying shortcomings that could put the project at risk.
• Providing fully costed BOMs and updated COGs estimates prior to design transfer.
• Verifying that all vendors are on the ASL and resolving any gaps. Responsible for ensuring NDAs are in place where required and that vendors have been appropriately added to the ERP system.
• Verifying status of components transferred to production to minimize delays related to long lead time, EOL or obsolete components and identifying alternate components where appropriate.
• Creation of part specification documents with input from the design engineer and ensuring parts are correctly set up within the ERP system.
• Creation and maintenance of Device Master Records (DMRs)
• Initiating and coordinating pilot runs. This includes providing product training to Manufacturing Technicians and Engineers
• Ensuring that Manufacturing is equipped with all the test equipment/fixtures, software, programming tools, jigs and assembly tools/materials required for assembly prior to pilot runs.
• Periodic review/update of released BOMs to identify and address supply chain issues.

Qualification Requirements

• BS in Electrical, Manufacturing or Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum three (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Desired qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Design Control Processes
• Knowledgeable in lean manufacturing principles
• Knowledgeable in cGMP
• Electromechanical assembly experience
• Familiar with ERP systems

Physical and other requirements

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral, listening and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills, thorough and detail oriented
• Excellent Problem solving skills
• Excellent at taking initiative
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Must be proficient in computer skills and the use of Microsoft Office

The above information on this job description is designed to present the most essential job duties and responsibilities necessary to achieve the job’s end results. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Benefits

• A schedule with some flexibility
• Access to a diverse, multi-cultural and caring family-like team
• The challenge of fitting various employee and company organized events (hiking, biking, football (soccer), volleyball, gaming, etc…) into your working day
• Fantastic facilities with showers, bike parking and a direct view of trails up the Wasatch Front
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible vacation/sick leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with generous matching and immediate vesting
• An opportunity for personal development and a career that will impact other people’s lives in a fundamental way
• A company that ensured continued employment of all employees throughout COVID while diligently focusing on the safety and health of every team member

Blackrock Microsystems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, disability, status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or age. However, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 – $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Education: Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing Environment: 3 years (Preferred)
• Design Control Processes: 2 years (Preferred)
• CGMP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Electromechanical assembly: 2 years (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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