Mechanical Engineer II

About Us:

Machine Solutions is the premier provider of advanced equipment and services for the medical device, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-collection industries. We support our customers’ needs and growth by delivering quality and value through a wide breadth of products. Machine Solutions provides proprietary mechanical solutions to a variety of complex process, testing and device design challenges. Our equipment has become the industry standard for stent crimping, balloon catheter pleating and folding, catheter braiding and medical device manufacturing applications. As a pioneer in radio frequency technology, the company has continued to develop advancing technology for thermal forming, molding and welding plastic for medical manufacturing, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-processing applications. Our experienced team of engineers has been instrumental in automating manual processes that enable our customers to increase production volumes and profit margins, and we believe in providing a superior customer experience by designating resources to a dedicated aftermarket team that is always ready to provide technical service and process support. Machine Solutions is privately owned by BW Forsyth Partners, a Barry-Wehmiller company.

 

BW Forsyth Partners is the investment arm of multibillion-dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller. Established in 2009, BW Forsyth Partners blends Barry-Wehmiller’s unparalleled legacy of value creation and people-centric culture development with keen investing experience to help companies realize their true potential. With a focus limited to areas known well, BW Forsyth Partners seeks to partner with leadership teams to acquire small- to middle-market companies in the capital and component equipment, and professional services sectors. In each of our operating companies, BW Forsyth Partners deploys operational improvements and strategy development without compromising the autonomy, strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit of their leadership teams.

 

Job Description:

Machine Solutions provides manufacturing and testing equipment for catheter and medical device manufacturers. Vante, as a division of Machine Solutions is able to provide our customers with a wide range of solutions for medical device manufacturing. Vante provides innovative production equipment for catheter and medical disposables manufacturers. We offer an excellent opportunity for highly motivated individuals in a fast-paced, biotech organization.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Designs, develops, and tests aspects of mechanical components and equipment. Design parts and assemblies in conjunction with senior engineers. Review and complete MCRs (MSI Engineering Change Requests) in consultation with senior engineers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Designs, develops, and tests aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery.

· May integrate components to produce the final design; and evaluate the design’s overall effectiveness, manufacturability, cost, reliability, and safety.

· In addition to design and development, the position may provide production supervision of parts and equipment, determine the causes of component failure, and test manufactured products to maintain quality.

· Position may be required to assist and communicate with customers on the project management and technical aspects of the product and assist in product planning, installation, and operation.

· Position is responsible for appropriately documenting design and processes related to the end product.

· Position will utilize Solidworks® and EPDM® to create and store drawings electronically that can then be viewed, printed, or programmed directly into automated manufacturing systems.

· Position will also prepare variations and changes to current design drawings.

· Position may involve designing or modifying custom tooling (mold, dies, etc.) with product managers or customers.

· Position may involve process development on various systems with product managers or customers.

· Position will utilize the ERP (M1) system to create or modify parts and assemblies for Procurement.

· Assist with creating engineering process documentation.

· Ad-hoc projects as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May train and supervise interns and ME I associates on day to day tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Level 6: Bachel