SUMMARY OF ROLE:
The Principal Manufacturing Engineer drives and provides support of products, processes, and equipment to achieve development and/or production goals. The engineer develops manufacturing processes to implement innovative improvements. The engineer works cross-functionally to validate processes and transfer new products into manufacturing.

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RESPONSIBILITIES: *

• Support process development and validation activities across various manufacturing product lines
• Design, develop, tests and implement manufacturing process systems to ensure robust production processes, human work factors and quality control
• Design, develop and propose improvements for manufacturing process, equipment and systems using knowledge of engineering principles, industry standards and working design to meet production requirements, performance, quality, and safety standards
• Employ six sigma tools and scientific and statistical expertise to perform root cause and correlation analysis to identify and develop corrective actions for solving product and process failures
• Transfer new products & processes into manufacturing, including support of R&D builds
• Create, update, and maintain manufacturing documentation that meets compliance requirements
• Interface with suppliers and key vendors on technical issues
• Support manufacturing engineering efforts to meet production goals including resolution of non-conformances and line issues
• Perform other duties, as assigned

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QUALIFICATIONS: *

• S. in Mechanical, Biomedical or Industrial Engineering preferred
• Comprehensive SolidWorks knowledge with experience creating manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and equipment models
• Minimum 10 years of experience in medical device industry and electro-mechanical device manufacturing preferred
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma tools and proficiency with statistical methodologies preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities against aggressive deadlines while maintaining a high degree of quality
• Strong judgment & decision-making ability
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to diagnose issues and provide solutions
• Experience with adhesives and electronics preferred and background with medical device disposables and capital equipment a plus
• Local applicants only

Job Type: Full-time