Additive (3D Printing) Manufacturing Engineer III

Cretex • Coon Rapids, MN

7d

About The Position

rms is a state of the art facility with the latest technology in precision machines to produce components for the medical device and aerospace industries. Our Manufacturing Engineers provide engineering support to rms teams with particular emphasis on developing capable manufacturing processes, implementing cellular manufacturing techniques and certifying processes to provide superior products to our customers. The Manufacturing Engineer will provide support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, optimize existing processes, and ensure that production goals are met. The Manufacturing Engineer III will be a combination position of a Project Engineer and a Manufacturing Engineer within the Additive Manufacturing Team. This individual will interface with customers, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and operations to bring awarded customer projects from quoted concept to product realization. The Manufacturing Engineer will coordinate all project management activity including, but not limited to pre-production meetings, developing production processes, coordinating customer updates and interactions, facilitating process improvements, and managing their projects from cradle to grave regarding all project management milestones and manufacturing support needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or other Engineering science
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting; including state of the art manufacturing technology/concepts and cost reductions
• Fluent with a 3D CAD software (i.e. Solidworks, Creo, Unigraphics, etc.)
• Ability to control and hold effective meetings with an agenda and meeting minutes
• Ability to understand and interpret GD&T, blueprints and technical documents
• Knowledge of machining processes (AM Machines, CNC, inspection methods, and properties of materials)
• Ability to follow through on commitments and to manage, motivate and hold peers accountable to activities and milestones related to the projects being managed
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Advanced computer skills with ERP systems (ProfitKey a plus), Office 365, and other business-related software
• Strong problem-solving skills, experience with root cause analysis techniques and ability to develop and implement corrective actions
• Manufacturing process design and validation
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing practices
• High level of energy, personal accountability, and integrity
• Highly detail oriented; checks own work, keeps accurate records, organizes information effectively
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and short deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Project Management and/or Project Engineering experience preferred
• Experience leading diverse cross-functional teams preferred
• Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing or 3D Printing
• Experience implementing automation, including electronic visual inspection
• Engineering experience with medical devices
• Experience with Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)
• Team dynamic skills (communication, accountability, decision-making, feedback, meeting management, managing conflict)
• Knowledge of ASTM F3001
• Experience with testing equipment and methods for mechanical strength, chemistry analysis, and microstructure analysis.
• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations
• Knowledge of statistical software

Responsibilities

• Project Management Initiate Project Management processes and tools for all new projects. Projects may be customer awarded projects or internal projects such as capital equipment, facility layouts, process improvements, etc.
• Manage all milestones and trackers for projects and keep dates and milestones up to date and accurate
• Communicate project trackers and other communication on a regular basis to internal and external customers
• Manage all pre-production meetings, manufacturing meetings, and customer meetings regarding new projects and customer requests
• Facilitate all DFM (Design for Manufacturability) meetings as required by the customer or manufacturing
• Facilitate a post-mortem meeting and project close-out after reviewing all process performance to rate and throughput, scrap, material usage, profitability, inspection performance, on-time delivery, etc.
• Assist with part cost estimation Manufacturing Engineering
• Develop manufacturing models, prints, routings, and work instruction for all project components and assemblies
• Work with manufacturing to develop the processes necessary to take the product from quoted design to product realization and shipment for components and assemblies
• Support the designed processes as needed regarding fixtures, models and drawings, manufacturing research, part handling, etc.
• Troubleshoot processes with manufacturing that may be problematic or opportunities for improvements. This may be related to scrap, cycle time, throughput, quote vs actual, quality, etc.
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced team members
• Resolve non-conformances, coordinate root cause analysis and implementation
• Train employees on processes that are developed by engineering
• Participate in customer visits, key contact for customer projects
• Work with the Quality Engineering to develop capable and certified processes to support and maintain a continuous flow of quality products to our customer
• Active participation in OE (Operations Excellence). Origination and assistance with other OE projects
• Understand and comply with the Cretex professional competencies, company policies, and the employee manual
• Adhere to all safety policies; including wearing personal protective equipment when required
• Support and comply with the company's QMS (Quality Management System), ISO 9001 and 13485 standards, GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), and GDP's (Good Documentation Practices)
• Complete all other work duties as assigned

Benefits

• As a Cretex Medical company, rms offers a full benefit package to its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options.
• rms also offers a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic.
• rms Company also offers company specific benefits, such as: Onsite Clinic Paid Parental Leave Monthly Social Events Annual Employee Appreciation Week Volunteer Opportunities Training and Development Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Program
• All Employees: Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.
• 20+hours: Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.
• 30+ hours: Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level