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You will bridge the gap between design engineering and fabrication, ensuring that technical specifications and production requirements are properly communicated to vendors.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have a foundation in mechanical design principles, proficiency with 3D modeling tools (Autodesk Inventor preferred), strong experience in design for manufacturing and assembly (DfM/DfA), knowledge of GD&T, and experience working with machine shops and contract manufacturers.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nEnsure documentation packages are accurate, complete and ready to transfer to suppliers and contract manufacturing partners\n\nUpdate existing designs and drawings, conduct design for manufacturing/assembly (DFM/DFA) reviews, and maintain documentation for customized products\n\nAuthor and maintain assembly and inspection procedures related to the manufacture of mechanical, electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical modules and sub-assemblies\n\nChange management and product structure management within CAD and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools\n\nMaintain QuEra’s technical drawing standards and support the design engineering team to execute changes to drawings as required\n\nRelease technical documentation packages to external vendors and coordinate CAD file conversions\n\nInteract with suppliers to troubleshoot production issues, and maintain design and manufacturing documentation for improvements\n\nEnsure BOMs are properly structured and BOM data is accurate for procurement and collaborate with sourcing teams to resolve supplier discrepancies\n\nDesign of modules as needed\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field\n\nMinimum 3 years of professional experience in mechanical design and creating manufacturing documentation packages in support of outsourcing production\n\nProficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably Inventor) and experience using PDM software (preferably Autodesk Vault)\n\nThorough understanding of fabrication, machining, sheet metal, and electromechanical and/or optomechanical assembly techniques\n\nProficiency with product lifecycle management (PLM) and configuration management processes (ECO/ECR/MCO)\n\nExcellent problem-solving skills\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience in optical systems and/or electronic systems manufacturing environments\n\nExperience with prototype fabrication and testing\n\nFamiliarity with digital thread and model-based definition (MBD) environments\n\nPrevious experience working in a startup environment\n\nSalary Range: 125,000 - 160,000. 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