Senior/Assembly Mechanical Engineer (18-month contract)

Job Description:

• Develop and design manufacturing process workflows for ultra-cleanproduct assembly in semiconductor and life science applications.
• Develop, transfer, and industrialize new manufacturing processes for theproduction of optical fiber assemblies and related products.
• Implement customer cleanliness requirements and cleanroom processspecifications to ensure stable and repeatable production.
• Optimize assembly processes and manufacturing procedures to improveproductivity, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and mentor team members toenhance assembly processes and operational excellence.
• Translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions,design specifications, and detailed manufacturing documentation.
• Create conceptual and detailed engineering drawings, Bills of Materials(BOMs), routing, assembly instructions, and supporting documentation forprototype and production builds.
• Support prototype assembly, product validation, testing, and thetransition from development to mass production.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up and GD&T analyses to ensure productmanufacturability and compliance with design requirements.
• Review and maintain engineering documentation, including EngineeringChange Notices (ECNs), engineering data packs, DFMEA, and other productlifecycle documents.
• Maintain accurate BOMs, routing information, and master data within the ERP/PLMsystem.
• Prepare, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workinstructions, and other technical documentation.
• Translate engineering drawings and technical documents from German toEnglish (where applicable) and upload documentation into local systems.
• Support design reviews, technical discussions, project meetings, and riskassessments.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Process Engineering, Production,Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure successful productdevelopment and manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)requirements and quality management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO13485, and AS9100D.
• Provide project documentation and administrative support for engineeringand R&D activities as required.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relatedengineering discipline.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturingengineering, process engineering, or product development within thesemiconductor, precision engineering, photonics, optics, or relatedmanufacturing industries.
• Experience in optical fiber assembly or precision optics manufacturing ishighly preferred.
• Experience in new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing processdevelopment, and process transfer to production.
• Hands-on experience in maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs), routing,master data, and engineering documentation.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, product validation, testing, andproduction ramp-up.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings,GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Familiarity with 2D/3D CAD software and engineering document controlpractices.
• Understanding of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), DFMEA, and productlifecycle documentation.
• Knowledge of contamination control and cleanroom manufacturing practicesis an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings; proficiency intranslating technical documents from German to English is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills withexcellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to workeffectively in cross-functional and international teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in afast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Committed to continuous improvement and compliance with quality,environmental, and safety standards.