Manufacturing Engineer I

About the role

VitalPath is a trusted contract manufacturing partner that delivers high-quality complex catheter solutions around the world. We strive to treat every product we design and manufacture to the highest level of quality and awareness that these products are going to be used inside of a patient, possibly even our own family members. Our employees' passionate hard work and dedication are at the core of our success. Every function within our organization plays a crucial role in our mission and is deeply valued for its contribution to achieving our shared goals of quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. As a fast-growing organization, we bring harmony and standardization across VitalPath with a strong vision in mind - We are one VitalPath. We embrace our diversity, celebrate each others' success, support one another through change, and continue to grow as a high-performing organization. We aim to shape our corporate culture to enhance team member engagement, skills, and productivity so that VitalPath is an employer of choice.

Responsibilities

• Support the troubleshooting of equipment and manufacturing processes
• Develop bills of materials and assembly methods, update work instructions and provide any needed training to technicians and assemblers related to processes and equipment
• Work in a cross-functional environment partnering with RD and Quality departments in order to deliver product that meets customer requirements, on-time delivery and quoted price
• Create tooling and fixtures to improve the manufacturing processes and ease the operators' job in the assembly area
• Support and execute CI projects in order to reduce the cost and improve yields in the production area
• Provide technical support for NMRs and customer complaints investigations, performing root cause analysis, data retrieval and tests needed and required by customers or other project-related issues
• Participate in the execution of protocols for Qualifications, Validations, Verification and Validation testing, and Process FMEAs
• Actively participate in all Lean manufacturing events and initiatives taking place on the manufacturing floor
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• 13 years in a catheter manufacturing environment, with exposure to product design and fixture design
• A working knowledge of catheter assembly manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of Lean principles and basic Lean Tools
• Experience with design controls, FDA regulation, GMP practices, and QSR requirements
• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics, Chemical, Biomedical, or Mechanical Engineering

Pay

The salary range for this position is $74,462 - $95,669. The posted salary range complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as market conditions, level of experience and training, education, certifications, as well as internal and external equity. This position is eligible to earn an annual performance bonus based on meeting VitalPath's bonus performance plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, low-cost health and dental insurance plans available
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Short and long-term disability supplementals (short-term disability, AD&D, life insurance, MN-paid family & medical leave, and more)
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Minnesota earned sick & safe time
• Paid holidays
• 401K with company match

Opportunities for career growth and advancement

VitalPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work-related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

Contact Information

VitalPath does not offer relocation assistance for this position. For more information about VitalPath, please visit our website at [Insert URL].