Principal NPI Manufacturing Engineer-Medical Device

Overview

The Principal NPI Manufacturing Engineer supports diverse technologies in the manufacturing of high quality analytical and medical instruments at competitive cost. You will coordinate, plan, review and improve manufacturing processes of New Product Introductions ensuring production capacity, efficiency, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate and develop manufacturing processes with man, machine, material, and methods considered.
• Determining optimal sequence of operations to reduce time cycles, simplify tasks and reduce total costs.
• Improve manufacturing efficiencies by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, equipment, and floor layout.
• Prepare and support accurate parts lists, bills of materials, assembly trees, and outsourcing opportunities.
• Develop, evaluate and specify tools, fixtures, equipment and jigs for the manufacture of systems, assemblies, components, etc. assuring optimum operations for production areas.
• Recommend and initiate modifications to optimize production conditions.
• Identify and recommend test processes, procedures and equipment, coordinating with Systems and Quality Engineering departments.
• Interface and contribute to coordinating efforts with other engineering departments and vendors to assure efficient, cost-effective production operations.
• Develop, evaluate, and review instructions, specifications and methods to support the product life cycle transitions from development into production.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provide manufacturing decision-making information to support capacity planning for labor, production schedules, and estimating future requirements.

Competencies

• Product and Process Design & Development
• Process Planning & Development (capacity planning floor layout, material flows, capabilities Cp, Cpk)
• Process Documentation and Work Instructions
• Human Factors, Ergonomics and Safety
• Production tooling and equipment selection, development and qualification
• Design for (Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Maintenance, etc.)
• Engineering drawing (GD&T) ANSI Y14.5, models, prints
• Enterprise-wide Systems Integration (PLM, MRP, MES, ERP, etc.)
• Quality Systems, Standards, and Methodology
• Continuous Improvement: Lean principals, 5S plus 1, P/FMEA, Visual Factory
• Supplier capabilities and evaluation
• Problem Analysis & Solving
• Customer and RMA failures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with 8 or more years of directly related experience.
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Must be proficient in the above competencies.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong Written & Oral Communication skills.
• Effective presentation Skills.
• Innovative & Creative.
• Proficient with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office programs.

Desired Qualifications

• History of progressive responsibility a plus.
• Experience with CAD or ECAD, programs a plus.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Generous Employee Referral Program.
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.