Principal Manufacturing Engineer-Draper UT-Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for metals manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, inspection methods, and production documentation.
• Lead complex manufacturing engineering projects, including equipment/process qualification, validation, and production support.
• Design, execute, and document engineering studies, experiments, protocols, and technical reports to qualify or improve manufacturing processes.
• Analyze and resolve complex manufacturing and compliance issues, including CAPAs, nonconformances, audit observations, process excursions, and yield issues.
• Develop and revise work instructions, process documentation, training materials, validation documents, and technical reports.
• Lead project planning and execution to ensure technical deliverables are completed on schedule and meet stakeholder expectations.
• Support compliance with applicable EHS, quality system, and cleanroom medical device manufacturing requirements.

Skills

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Strong technical expertise in manufacturing engineering and process optimization.
• Experience with metals manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and inspection methods.
• Advanced problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to lead complex engineering studies, validations, investigations, and improvement projects.
• Ability to translate complex technical information for production teams, technical partners, and leadership.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strict attention to detail and strong commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, process validation, risk analysis, and project management tools preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 8+ years experience required.