Industrialization Design Engineer

Job#: 3035201

Job Description:

Industrialization Design Engineer

Location: Onsite in Twinsburg, OH

Employment Type: Full-time, onsite

Contract Duration: 6 month contract to start, likely to extend

To apply: Please send your resume to Annie at [email protected]

Our client is seeking an Industrialization Design Engineer to support the introduction of new products into a high‑volume manufacturing environment. This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth product transitions from development to production, with a strong focus on manufacturability, process optimization, and documentation.

• Support the introduction of new products into the manufacturing facility in alignment with established product development processes.
• Collaborate with the lead industrialization engineer and design teams to transition PCBAs from development to manufacturing.
• Partner with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure optimal product and process design for manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain associated documentation, estimate manufacturing costs, and support prototype and pilot build activities.

• Serve as the Industrialization representative on NPI and Continuation Engineering project teams, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Identify assembly equipment, tooling, and fixture requirements; support procurement, installation, and validation as needed.
• Participate in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) analyses.
• Track product manufacturing costs throughout the NPI lifecycle.
• Participate in PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis).
• Actively contribute to new product design evaluations.
• Identify, develop, and implement cost‑reduction and process‑improvement initiatives for new products.
• Ensure compliance with all production environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Support cross‑functional teams to ensure efficient, end‑to‑end manufacturing validation strategies.
• Manage 1–2 projects across different product lines, including timeline and action‑plan communication to ensure cost‑effective solutions are delivered on schedule.
• Collaborate with or lead team members inside and outside the Industrialization group to achieve shared objectives.
• Use facts and logic to influence decisions and support multiple business units and manufacturing plants simultaneously.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent education).
• 0+ years of experience; prior engineering internship or co‑op preferred.
• Professional background in electronics or related manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Project Management and DFMA (Design for Manufacturability & Assembly).
• Exposure to PCBA manufacturing or electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to execute transactions in an ERP system, preferably SAP.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Access, Word, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate data and situations using engineering problem‑solving skills and an understanding of current business and operational trends.

• Gain hands‑on understanding of PCB assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Learn and apply design‑for‑manufacturing and design‑for‑compliance methodologies for printed circuit board assemblies.
• Become knowledgeable in IPC‑A‑610 standards and related processes.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.