at Starkey Laboratories, Inc. in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Job Description
Description
Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.
Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart: https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6
JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB
This position is responsible for designing new assembly tooling and assembly fixtures for product assembly. The position also requires designing tooling for specific tests and departments as requested. All tools must meet quality and manufacturing specifications provided by standards and the customer.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS
Design tools for production and specialty use.
Build prototypes.
Decide on material requirements or specific applications.
Use a CAD system to design mechanical tools.
Work with vendors and Manufacturing to develop and design the tools and processes.
Obtain purchased mechanical items necessary for the production of the tools.
Design assembly machines and fixtures for production and R&D when required.
Design Equipment from a mechanical point of view and if needed help with the electronics and programming.
Attain vendor specifications on parts to be purchased.
Determine the materials needed.
Instruct technicians on how to assemble the design.
Estimate the cost of fixtures.
Determine different methods for design.
Analyze the cost associated with each method of design.
Study and implement processes, research technologies, and implement when appropriate.
Investigate current processes.
Develop new process technologies.
Implement new technologies.
Stabilize manufacturing processes.
Research and implement new materials for use in production.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
Education
Mechanical Engineer I - 4-year degree in Engineering
Experience
Mechanical Engineer I - 4-year degree in Engineering
Knowledge / Technical Requirements
Knowledge of materials desired
Knowledge of technical design required
Knowledge of geometrical tolerance desired
Knowledge of statistical process control is desired
Competencies, Skills & Abilities
Ability to work independently on a CAD workstation required (Pro-E desired.)
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Starkey Hearing Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Vet/Disabled.
