Michael Murphy

About Michael Murphy

I’m a hands-on, innovative Mechanical Engineer with 19+ years of experience developing complex mechanical systems across medical devices, surgical hardware, and high-volume manufactured products. I specialize in taking products from concept to production with a deep focus on design integrity, manufacturability, and cross-functional alignment.My background spans DFM/DFA/DFX, SolidWorks and Onshape, GD & T (ASME Y14.5), 1D/3D tolerance stacks, FEA, injection molding, plastic and metal part design, and mechanism development. I’ve spent much of my career in ISO 13485 environments, supporting design controls, DFMEA, V&V, DHF documentation, supplier qualification, and regulatory/quality systems.I’ve partnered closely with domestic and overseas manufacturers, including trips to China for tooling qualification, process debugging, and early builds. I implemented SolidWorks PDM at a medical device manufacturer and helped roll out Onshape–Arena PLM integration at a high-volume hardware company, improving CAD standards, revision control, and ECO/NPI processes.As a senior, hands-on engineer, I’ve also led small technical teams, mentored junior engineers, and developed trainings on mechanical fundamentals, drawings & GD & T, tolerance analysis, CTQs, and NPI best practices. I recently completed a yearlong Franklin Covey leadership program (including “7 Habits” and “Leading at the Speed of Trust”), receiving 100% positive 360° feedback on trust-building, communication, and collaboration.I thrive where mechanical complexity meets real-world manufacturability—whether that’s surgical positioning systems, MRI-compatible hardware, or high-pressure mechanical products—and I enjoy roles that combine deep individual contributor work with the opportunity to guide and support a small technical team.Specialties: Mechanical system design, mechanisms, DFM/DFA/DFX, GD & T, tolerance analysis, FEA, injection molding, medical device design controls, DFMEA, V&V, ISO 13485, SolidWorks, Onshape, PDM/PLM workflows, supplier collaboration, global manufacturing support, and hands-on prototyping & test.

Experience

1. Engineering Manager

   Flexo Concepts

   Jan 2026 — Present · Plymouth, MA, US

   Lead hands-on mechanical design and development of automated manufacturing machinery for internal production useDesign equipment to process finished materials with improved quality and increased throughput versus existing methodsOwn system architecture, detailed design, tolerance analysis, GD & T, and DFM/DFADrive prototype build, testing, DOE, and validation from concept through production deploymentDevelop initial production platforms with roadmap planning for additional machines and future expansionPartner with manufacturing, controls, and vendors to deliver scalable, serviceable, production-ready equipmentMentor engineers while remaining deeply involved in technical execution and design decisions

Education

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

• Quincy High School

  High School Diploma, Engineering