PCB Design Engineer

Job Title: Procurement Engineer Value Engineering & Supplier Transition Location: Loveland Colorado 12+ Months

Skills: EIS : New Product Development (NPD) Methodology and Management~ Production & Manufacturing / Quality

Role Descriptions:

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and processes.
• Strong experience in procurement engineering and supplier qualification
• Experience in Product redesign for cost reduction or mitigation of EOL, supply chain issues.
• Experience in analyzing schematic, wiring diagram and PCB Gerber files
• Schematic entry and board layout creation.
• Experience in Drafting assembly procedures, work instructions
• Experience in Engineering Change Management processes and First article evaluation.
• Creating ECOs, CO s, Drawing updates, Fixture design and digital work instructions.
• Prepare design change documentation
• Write and execute verification and validation protocol.
• Strong experience in procurement engineering and supplier qualification
• Design exposure with ability to understand design intent, manufacturability, and tolerance implications
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (GD&T, materials, inspection requirements)
• Hands on experience with First Article (FA) planning, execution, and evaluation
• Ability to work with multiple cross functional teams including Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, and SQEs
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to drive activities end to end to completion
• Strong communication skills for supplier coordination and follow ups
• Ability to track, report, and close issues within defined project timelines
• Experience in regulated manufacturing or life sciences industry
• Exposure to procurement engineering and production buying operations
• Familiarity with supplier contract terms and transition documentation

Identify cost reduction opportunities.

• Analyze schematic, wiring diagram and PCB Gerber files
• Develop Proof of concept/prototype
• Complete Inspection/Analysis, modeling, regression testing and or characterization testing
• Perform design change impact analysis and conduct stakeholder review
• Prepare design change plan
• Perform detailed drawing and engineering reviews with suppliers to identify and close gaps
• Conduct design change documentation review meeting with stakeholders
• Write verification & validation protocols
• Perform detailed drawing and engineering reviews with suppliers to identify and close gaps
• Plan, track, and manage First Article (FA).
• Review FAIR documentation and perform Inspection, and form, fit and function testing
• Follow up and close incomplete, incorrect, or missing supplier documentation
• Perform design verification testing
• Coordinate closely with SQEs, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Operations teams
• Write engineering change orders required for design transfer and implementation
• Coordinate closely with SQEs, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Operations teams
• Act as single point owner for assigned suppliers and qualification scope to ensure quality, cost, and schedule adherence
• Escalate risks and unresolved issues proactively and drive mitigation actions
• Ensure formal closure of qualification, change, and validation activities

Education: At least a bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software/Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field is required for the project