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Job#: 3035201
Job Description:
ndustrialization Design Engineer
Location: Onsite in Twinsburg, OH
Employment Type: Full-time, onsite
Contract Duration: 6 month contract to start, likely to extend
To apply: Please send your resume to Annie at
About the Role
Our client is seeking an Industrialization Design Engineer to support the introduction of new products into a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product transitions from development to production, with a strong focus on manufacturability, process optimization, and documentation.
Role Purpose

• Support the introduction of new products into the manufacturing facility in alignment with established product development processes.
• Collaborate with the lead industrialization engineer and design teams to transition PCBAs from development to manufacturing.
• Partner with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure optimal product and process design for manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain associated documentation, estimate manufacturing costs, and support prototype and pilot build activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Industrialization representative on NPI and Continuation Engineering project teams, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Identify assembly equipment, tooling, and fixture requirements; support procurement, installation, and validation as needed.
• Participate in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) analyses.
• Track product manufacturing costs throughout the NPI lifecycle.
• Participate in PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis).
• Actively contribute to new product design evaluations.
• Identify, develop, and implement cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives for new products.
• Ensure compliance with all production environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Support cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, end-to-end manufacturing validation strategies.
• Manage 1-2 projects across different product lines, including timeline and action-plan communication to ensure cost-effective solutions are delivered on schedule.
• Collaborate with or lead team members inside and outside the Industrialization group to achieve shared objectives.
• Use facts and logic to influence decisions and support multiple business units and manufacturing plants simultaneously.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent education).
• 0+ years of experience; prior engineering internship or co-op preferred.
• Professional background in electronics or related manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Project Management and DFMA (Design for Manufacturability & Assembly).
• Exposure to PCBA manufacturing or electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to execute transactions in an ERP system, preferably SAP.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Access, Word, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate data and situations using engineering problem-solving skills and an understanding of current business and operational trends.

Additional Development Opportunities

• Gain hands-on understanding of PCB assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Learn and apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-compliance methodologies for printed circuit board assemblies.
• Become knowledgeable in IPC-A-610 standards and related processes.

EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
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Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.