Mechanical Engineer

Overview

IDEMIA is the global leader in identity and security. Our mission is to create a safe and simple future where identity verification is indisputable, and only you can assert your identity. We are a distributed company leveraging the latest technologies to deliver world-class products in the private and public sectors of finance, telecom, identity, security, retail, sports entertainment, commercial, government, and IoT. We use a variety of technologies and approaches to deliver quality product and services to government agencies and technology companies. IDEMIA is a made up of a group of 14,000 diverse people from different nationalities, speaking over 20 different languages. Together, our solutions impact the everyday lives of citizens and nations. In this ever-changing world, protecting your identity is paramount. Join the team that is ensuring one person - one identity.

Responsibilities

Overview : The Mechanical Engineer will support new payment card product development from concept through mass production. Design and industrialize new payment card products and processes, according to business needs and market feedback. Define engineering parameters for machines and equipment for new processes, with a focus on CNC milling machines. Perform FMEA, DoE, and Cp/Cpk analysis of new processes/products. Qualify and approve new products for production. Support the transfer of new products to mass production stage. Coordinate new product introductions with quality, finance, and supply chain teams. Work with suppliers on new offerings, alternative sourcing, and cost saving initiatives. Have a Lean mindset for identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Support and advise production on quality issues and improvement actions.

Responsibilities
Work with Corporate R&D/industrialization department during product development lifecycle
Design new payment card structures and manufacturing processes
Support qualification production runs with new product team and factory engineering team
Approve first mass production
Identify possibilities to improve current production processes
Define machine and manufacturing parameters for new production processes, particularly CNC machines
Create CNC milling programs which improve UPH and quality on new product structures
Establish production standards, manufacturing capabilities, and throughput capacities of all processes under engineering control for planning and scheduling needs
Qualify new processes and product tolerances using statistical analysis including the use of Cp/Cpk
Express a good problem solving capability for identifying root cause/corrective actions for issues during production for all new products/processes
Develop and manage new processes and projects thoroughly with proper documentation and consistent monitoring while reporting up to date statuses to the engineering manager and supervisor
Monitor, support, and improve production yield rates in accordance with manufacturing goals
Assist in defining industrialization plans for new processes, products, or equipment pertaining to the "R3" industrial qualification process in relation to company quality assurance standards
Support quality assurance and customer complaint investigations as needed
Other roles and responsibilities may apply
Qualifications

Bachelor degree from a four-year college or university with emphasis in mechanical, plastic, industrial, or chemical engineering, and 2-4 years in a production/manufacturing engineering environment
1-2 years of experience with CNC programming and manufacturing
Knowledge of G-code programming
Possess an understanding of engineering principles to include developing, qualifying, and implementing new production processes within a manufacturing environment
Excellent time management, communications, presentation, and organization skills required
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals
Ability to write technical reports and correspondences
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inferences and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Knowledge on thermal dynamics principles, materials science, and fluid mechanics
Experience in root cause analysis and problem solving in using different methodologies (8D, 6 Sigma, QRQC, etc.)
Proficient in Microsoft applications to include Excel and Pivot tables
Experience in smart card technologies not required but a plus (Plastics/Composites/ Printing/IC)
Master's degree in engineering field not required but a plus
Ability to work alone and in a team based environment