Manufacturing Engineering

About the role

The Associate Manufacturing Engineer supports manufacturing operations by assisting engineers with process improvement, equipment troubleshooting, documentation, and production support activities. This is an entry-level position focused on learning manufacturing processes, tooling, and quality requirements while contributing to safe, efficient, and repeatable production.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Company’s policies and procedures
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with day-to-day production support
• Help create, update, and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation, I.E. Bill of materials (BOM), Route, Set-Up sheets
• Collect and analyze basic production and quality data (scrap, cycle time, uptime, etc.)
• Support setup, troubleshooting, and minor adjustments of manufacturing equipment
• Aid in tooling, fixtures, and gage implementation and maintenance
• Support continuous improvement activities (5S, lean events, root cause analysis)
• Aid in validation of new or revised manufacturing processes
• Participate in problem-solving activities related to quality, safety, and productivity
• Communicate effectively with operators, engineers, quality, and maintenance teams
• Support training of operators on new or updated processes
• Aid Quality engineers in writing IQ, OQ & PQ protocols compliant with existing SOP’s with assistance from more senior personnel
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental requirements
• Perform all work in accordance with oral instructions in conformance with company standards including, safety, workmanship, and good housekeeping practices
• Adhere to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies
• Represent the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• One of the following required: machining technology degree, mechanical engineering degree or a minimum of three years of hands-on experience as a department lead or set up role within the discipline of the hiring department
• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes required
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings and specifications required
• Understanding of the operations within the discipline of the hiring department required
• Capability of utilizing inspection equipment to verify products produced within the discipline of the hiring department required
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, basic data entry) required
• Willingness to learn manufacturing systems, equipment, and quality standards required
• Possession of the ability to work under the guidance of any superior titles in the engineering organizational chart required
• Being well organized and possessing the ability to multi-task required
• Team player, open to new ideas and teamwork, self-motivated individual, willingness to increase personal knowledge and value required
• Excellent communication skills required
• Exposure to CNC machining, assembly, or automated manufacturing equipment required
• Familiarity with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, basic gages) required
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing concepts preferred
• Knowledge of safety practices in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills preferred

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
• Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus