Manufacturing Technician

Responsibilities:

1. Outsourced Prototyping:

• Develop and maintain effective outsourced prototyping methods for external manufacturing, including but not limited to:
• Machining: Milling, grinding, boring.
• Fabrication: Laser cutting, bending.
• Materials: Glass, sheet metal, wood, metal, plastic, and rubber.
• Build and manage relationships with vendors, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of components.
• Collaborate with external vendors to establish and maintain robust QA/QC standards for prototyping.
• Visit suppliers in Hyderabad as needed to oversee quality assurance and foster strong working relationships.
• Procure and maintain inventory specific to:
• Rapid prototyping lab needs.
• Bought-out items critical for product development to ensure quality and meet timelines.

2. Design and Development:

• Design and develop molds, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to support prototyping, testing, and manufacturing processes.

3. Assembly and Functional Testing:

• Participate in the assembly and functional testing of prototypes, ensuring alignment with design specifications.



4. In-House Prototyping:

• Troubleshoot and maintain 3D printers and related equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Utilize and manage advanced 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, DLP) alongside urethane casting, silicone casting, and over-molding techniques.
• Develop and implement innovative rapid prototyping techniques for in-house manufacturing.

Actively work hands-on in an R&D environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine prototypes and implement feedback promptly.