Sr. Engineer, Manufacturing

Sign-on bonus of $5,000!

JOB SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for maintaining, developing, and implementing robust cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with customer product specifications for components and assemblies to Class III medical device quality standards.  Manufacturing Engineers document processes and could implement creative ideas or solutions to improve assembly operations which may include development of tooling/fixturing as needed to accomplish this task.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Improves manufacturing processes, methods and controls for cost reduction, quality improvements and efficiency for both sustained and new products.
• Prepares engineering change orders and coordinates the deployment of changes including training operation team members.
• Execute continuous improvement projects for cost reduction, Improve manufacturing process instructions, product flow, assembly methods, space allocation, product quality and safety performance for both sustained and new products
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new products including establishing yield targets, run rates, training needs and evaluating results.
• Develop and qualify various tools and equipment required for manufacturing processes.
• Performs product and process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency.
• Utilizing tools associated with risk management (e.g. PFMEA) to identify potential risks and the associated corrective actions.
• Supporting required equipment qualification and process validations (IQ, OQ and PQ).
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes when defects occur.  Determine root cause and implement effective containment and countermeasures.
• Help product development with the manufacturing launch of new products including evaluating yield targets, run rates, training needs and quality results
• Disposition non-conforming products and develop re-work procedures.
• Communicate with customers regarding process improvements and production changes.
• Represent manufacturing on cross functional teams.
• Participate in Kaizen events and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Complies with company, quality and safety standards, policies, and procedures
• Attends and schedules project meetings to determine current and future process initiatives.
• Develop, test, and provide ROI cost justification for various tools or equipment recommended for manufacturing
• Arrange project meetings with customers to discuss current and future process improvements and development initiatives.
• Direct, lead and mentor engineers with respect to company engineering procedures, new product introduction, manufacturing support and tooling
• Lead improvement projects using a logical, data driven approach to problem solving
• Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a Medical manufacturing environment, or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to fully interpret technical drawings, blueprints, specifications & illustrations
• Experience with supporting documents including, MS Project, ECN’s, process deviation, non-conformances, stop shipment notifications and all associated quality related documents.
• Strong computer skills associated with MS Office suite, Minitab and SolidWorks a plus.
• Experience with continuous improvement activities, including participations and/or facilitating Kaizen events using lean manufacturing principles.
• Interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• The capacity to work well under pressure and take on new challenges.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Project management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel if required
• Experience with mechanical, tool design, and manufacturing processes preferred
• Strong analytical skills, must be able to obtain, evaluate, and apply secondary research information
• Technical report preparation and formal presentation skills
• Teamwork and people management skills

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

EEO STATEMENT

Cirtec Medical Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer

Cirtec Medical Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process