Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. Support new initiatives and productivity targets for given manufacturing processes. Interface with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products. Estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions

• Leads projects of moderate scope for existing families of production

• Cross-functional teams to execute and document the manufacturing launch of new/legacy products

• Supports the development and optimization of manufacturing processes required to accurately and efficiently make spinal implants, from raw material to final cleaning and shipment

• Develops and completes manufacturing documentation (pFMEA, control plan, process flow, work instructions, and inspection plans)

• Drives machine/equipment efficiency thru cycle time reduction, waste elimination, tooling improvements, and changeover reductions

• Performs product/process analysis and troubleshooting for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency

• Designs, develops, tests, sources, and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods

• Supports design for manufacturability analysis with CNC Programmers and Quality Engineers, and provide input to Development (Design) Engineers

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate information, both formally and informally, such as data, methods, findings, and remediation recommendations at all levels within the organization and with key contacts

• Able to effectively influence others, develop consensus, and create support throughout the organization

• Familiar with implementing, maintaining, analyzing data to react to various production performance metrics and KPIs

• Proven ability and fluency in Print Reading and GD&T, Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Siemens NX or Solidworks and Gage/fixture design

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred

• Experience in 21 CFR 820 and/or ISO 13485 regulated environment

Physical Demands

• Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.