Position: Full Time Prototype Shop Manager
Company: Alloy Product Development, Inc.
Location: Downtown San Francisco, CA
Contact: resumes_at_alloypd.com
Alloy Product Development is a consulting firm focused on the mechanical
engineering of consumer electronics, household goods, professional
equipment, and medical devices. We are a selective group of 15+ mechanical
engineers looking for people who take pride in doing fantastic work and
strive to constantly refine their professional skills.
We have recently expanded into a new office with a 1000+ sq-ft prototype
shop that is in the process of being built-out. We are looking for a
well-rounded, hands-on shop manager who can take over the build-out, keep
the shop organized, run CAM software, assist the engineers, and enforce
safety. The primary purpose of the shop is for modification of parts
ordered from larger shops, assembly/debug of prototypes, and fabrication
of simple or time-sensitive parts.
Specific job responsibilities to include:
- Ongoing planning of shop build-out including floor plan, machine/tool
selection, ventilation, etc.
- Ongoing organization and maintenance of a clean, safe, and efficient
shop
- Implementation of OSHA safety standards
- Primary operator of a Tormach PCNC 1100 using basic CAM software
- Assisting the engineers in the use of the shop equipment and with
prototype builds
- Order materials and hardware to keep the shop well stocked
- Assist in outsourcing parts to our network of prototype vendors
- Fabrication of simple parts or molds
- Flexible schedule to help out with tight deadlines
Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience doing all of the above in a professional machine
shop
- Great attention to detail and time management skills
- Ability to work well with small parts
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards
- Basic CAD modeling and 2D drawings kills, preferably Pro/Engineer (now
Creo)
Bonus qualifications include:
- Prior consultancy experience
- Mechatronics/robotics/electronics experience
- Sheet-metal fabrication experience
Domestic applicants only. No paid relocation.
Compensation: Competitive Salary, insurance benefits, bonus,
profit-sharing
Company Description: Founded in 2008 by two Stanford grads, Alloy Product
Development takes client's ideas from concept to production. We follow a
methodology of Conceive-Execute-Communicate, and believe that the
application of sound engineering principles is often the difference
between a class-leading product and the rest of the pack.
Specialties include: Mechanical Concept Development, Analysis, Industrial
Design Integration, Detailed Mechanical Design for Manufacturing, Vendor
Liaison.
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Received on 2013-01-08 09:39:36