Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The individual will work as a member of the engineering and manufacturing team to meet new product release objectives and to support existing product lines and manufacturing processes with continuous improvement in mind.

Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Supports existing products with problem solving and continuous improvement of cost and quality objectives.
• Create and execute production layouts that are efficient and flexible. 
• Specify manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Design necessary fixtures and tooling required to manufacture, assemble, and inspect products at component and assembly levels.  
• Writes detailed manufacturing procedures that document and control processes that meet product requirements.
• Ensure that new products are released on schedule with robust processes and acceptance testing methodologies that achieve cost objectives. 
• Is the manufacturing technical expert to the design and analysis team to ensure manufacturability of product throughout the design and development process and with key supplier partners.
• Support the installation and maintenance of equipment in the production area.
• Leads cross-functional teams as a project manager and achieves project objectives. Will also participate on cross functional teams as a team member.
• BOM and router creation and maintenance in ERP system.
• Manufacturing line support as needed.
• Trains the manufacturing team on new product methods and changes to existing product procedures.
• Implement process and product changes using existing change control process.
• Support other Proteor manufacturing sites and activities as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• BS degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and the development of manufacturing processes for complex assemblies.  
• Medical device experience is preferred.
• Experience with composite material manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with mechatronic assembly and manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic system assembly preferred.
• Experience with process flow mapping, lean manufacturing, and six sigma.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 environment.
• Experience with process validation.
• Experience in meeting new product cost of goods objectives and life cycle cost improvements. 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS  

• Strong computer skills including; Solid Works, Catia, ERP software, Microsoft Office
• Tool Design and manufacturing process design expertise
• Excellent technical writing and report writing abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills
• Results oriented, works independently, and manages multiple projects simultaneously
• Problem Solving