Manufacturing Engineer I

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer I position is responsible for the products manufactured at the STERIS Eden Prairie facility. This position supports manufacturing, design improvements and modifications, process improvements, product transfer and continuous improvements.

• This position is based in our Eden Prairie, MN location.
• Domestic and international travel required, estimated to be 5%.

What you'll do as a Manufacturing Engineer I

• Designs and develops product and process improvements.
• Supports current product line and new products.
• Uses Pro-E and Auto-cad to develop and change designs and document them.
• Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope or several projects of smaller in size or scope.
• Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice, but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design/process, quality and customer requirements. 
• Works with internal team and external suppliers to resolve design, manufacturing and quality issues.
• Performs evaluations and tests to understand and improve the products or manufacturing processes.
• Develops designs, cost estimates/should cost models, manufacturing processes and coordinates integration.
• Creates/coordinates Bills of Material (BOM), piping/plumbing schematics, pneumatic diagrams, mechanical assembly drawings, component drawings, and all other engineering documents required to support product line/ upgrades. Processes/Coordinates engineering changes and product documentation in a timely manner.
• Participates in CAPA and continuous improvement projects.
• Participates in audits, investigations, tests, evaluates internal and external mfg. processes and technologies.
• Interfaces with vendors and other outside specialists.
• Supports compliant process, failure investigations and material review boards.
• Validates new processes and products. Develops flow charts and validation protocols.
• Performs DOE, DFMA, process capability studies and PFMEA as required.
• Engages in strategies for reducing cost, improving quality and productivity by applying lean and six sigma methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering required.
• 4 years experience in the engineering field required,
• Experience in component design, manufacturing, materials and testing of equipment is required.
• Must have validation experience in developing and executing IQ, OQ and PQ.
• Knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, JIT, Lean/Flow Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics.
• Working Knowledge of process equipment and process control.
• Understanding of statistics, DOE and Six Sigma applications.
• Understanding of file management and documentation.
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills in pneumatic and mechanical sub-systems.

Preferred:

• Hands on experience in manufacturing setting preferred.
• Experience in machine design and automation preferred.
• FDA/GMP regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Hands–on experience in Pro-E preferred. 
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Medical Device manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in Medical Device development, design transfer, design for manufacturability (DFM), reliability and cost is preferred.
• Experience in an ISO audited manufacturing company preferred.
• Proficiency in advanced manufacturing processes and automation technologies preferred.
• OSHA and Safety regulations knowledge is beneficial.
• Minitab application preferred.
• Knowledge of design and manufacturing of sterilizers for decontamination and medical applications is preferred.

Skills:

• Leadership skills in interacting with and leading cross-functional teams.
• Organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.
• Project management skills and experience in handling multiple projects.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Sense of urgency in resolving conflicts and implementing changes.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Visio, MS project and Power point.    

What STERIS Offers

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