Applications Engineer - WMArchitect

Spirax-Sarco Ltd. • Devens, MA

25d • $76,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will be designing the single use systems that make up the WMArchitect product line. As part of a dedicated team of engineers you will be collaborating closely with global sales teams to draw and quote systems for our customers which are both innovative and manufacturable. Your role will be vital to ensuring we continue to provide a world class service which meets the demanding needs of the biopharma and medical device industries.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent industrial experience
• Ideally experience within biopharmaceutical processing components and single-use systems
• Experience using CAD software, ideally Solidworks
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Effective communicator, including managing a variety of stakeholders with varied priorities
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously, especially during working hours that don’t overlap with the UK based team

Responsibilities

• You will be an integral part of the consultative selling process for WMArchitect, collaborating with sales teams from multiple countries to evaluate design requests for our global customer base.
• You will be managing multiple stakeholders to ensure enquiries are given appropriate prioritization.
• You will join customer calls where needed to provide technical guidance to the customer directly and troubleshoot any potential design issues.
• You will be responsible for designing and drawing new assembly products made under the WMArchitect brand.
• Providing expert technical knowledge on assembly design and feasibility.
• Balancing factors such as lead time, price, component availability, fit and function, ease of manufacture and customer specific requirements to find the optimum design configuration.
• Using vector design software (e.g. CorelDraw) to create descriptive manufacturing drawings of assemblies.
• Working closely with the validation and quality teams to ensure all components used in assemblies are compliant with relevant standards.
• You will be responsible for quoting new designs and updating prices for existing drawings.
• To do this you will use a predefined cost model to calculate the prices and understand the breakdown of margins.
• You will liaise with suppliers and the local purchasing team to obtain pricing and lead time of componentry.
• Where needed you will collaborate with local and global stakeholders to ensure we are quoting assemblies at the most appropriate price point.
• You will be creating and maintaining WMArchitect part numbers in our enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• You will work closely with the planning and operations teams to troubleshoot any technical issues during planning and manufacture of WMArchitect assemblies.
• You will be supporting the implementation of continuous improvement ideas and project work for WMArchitect.
• You will support ongoing quality programs for WMArchitect including sterility and product testing.
• You help monitor and track progress within the team to be able to report KPIs in daily SDT meetings.

Benefits

• Robust Retirement Plan: Benefit from a 5% employer 401K contribution, plus a 50% match on up to 3% of your contributions for added financial security, empowering your financial security.
• Comprehensive and Supportive Parental Leave: Experience our inclusive, gender-neutral parental leave policy, offering 16 weeks at 100% pay. Upon your return, enjoy a gradual transition with a unique 80% work schedule while still receiving 100% of your pay for the first 6 months, ensuring a balanced reintegration into the workplace.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and attend to life's circumstances with generous vacation and well-being day, 9 observed holidays, 1 floating holiday day, up to 15 caregiver days, and 80 hours of annual sick leave.
• Community Engagement Opportunities: Make a difference with 3 paid volunteer days each year, encouraging you to give back to the community and causes you care about.
• And Many More Benefits: Such as an offering of 3 healthcare plans with HSA contributions along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth. We invite you to explore all the ways we strive to create a fulfilling and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level