Additive (3D Printing) Manufacturing Engineer III

Cretex Medical•Coon Rapids, MN

22h

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer III is a combination Project Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer on the Additive Manufacturing Team. The role supports the Manufacturing organization by facilitating efficient operations, optimizing processes, and helping meet production goals. This individual brings awarded customer projects from quoted concept through product realization, coordinating project management activities and manufacturing support across customer, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and operations teams. The role manages project milestones and communication, coordinates pre-production and other meetings, develops manufacturing processes and documentation, supports troubleshooting and process improvement, and works with Quality Engineering to develop capable, certified processes. The engineer also mentors less experienced team members, trains employees on developed processes, and supports compliance with company policies, safety requirements, the Quality Management System, applicable ISO standards, and good manufacturing and documentation practices. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and at least five years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting. Compensation is listed at USD $90,800–$136,200 per year. The posting describes benefits available at different weekly-hour thresholds; it does not specify the position’s work location type or schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or another engineering science discipline.
At least five years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, including experience with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology or concepts and cost reductions.
Fluency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Unigraphics.
Ability to organize and lead effective meetings using agendas and meeting minutes.
Ability to understand and interpret GD&T, blueprints, and technical documents.
Knowledge of machining processes, additive manufacturing machines, CNC, inspection methods, and material properties.
Ability to follow through on commitments and manage, motivate, and hold peers accountable for project activities and milestones.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Advanced computer skills with ERP systems, Office 365, and other business software; ProfitKey is a plus.
Strong problem-solving skills, experience with root cause analysis techniques, and ability to develop and implement corrective actions.
Experience with manufacturing process design and validation.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing practices.
High energy, personal accountability, and integrity.
Strong attention to detail, including checking work, maintaining accurate records, and organizing information effectively.
Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet short deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Project Management and/or Project Engineering experience.
Experience leading diverse cross-functional teams.
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, including communication, accountability, decision-making, feedback, meeting management, and conflict management.
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, or organizations.

Responsibilities

Initiate project management processes and tools for new customer-awarded and internal projects.
Manage project milestones and trackers, keeping dates and milestones accurate and communicating project status to internal and external customers.
Coordinate pre-production, manufacturing, and customer meetings, including meetings concerning new projects and customer requests.
Facilitate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) meetings as required.
Lead project close-out and post-mortem reviews, evaluating process performance, rate and throughput, scrap, material usage, profitability, inspection performance, and on-time delivery.
Assist with part cost estimation.
Develop manufacturing models, prints, routings, and work instructions for project components and assemblies.
Work with manufacturing to develop processes that move products from quoted design through realization and shipment.
Support processes with fixtures, models, drawings, manufacturing research, and part-handling solutions.
Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and identify improvements related to scrap, cycle time, throughput, quote-versus-actual performance, and quality.
Mentor and guide less experienced team members.
Resolve non-conformances and coordinate root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
Train employees on processes developed by engineering.
Participate in customer visits and serve as a key contact for customer projects.
Work with Quality Engineering to develop capable and certified processes that support continuous delivery of quality products.
Participate in Operations Excellence and originate or assist with other Operations Excellence projects.
Comply with professional competencies, company policies, the employee manual, safety policies, and required personal protective equipment practices.
Support the company Quality Management System and comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Good Documentation Practices.
Complete other assigned work duties.

Benefits

Medical insurance options, including comprehensive medical insurance and access to virtual providers for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Dental insurance for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week; the posting states that the Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by an in-network Health Partners provider.
Vision insurance for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Life insurance options, including company-provided life insurance and optional employee, spouse, and child life coverage for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Profit sharing for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week; the posting also describes profit sharing as part of the company benefit package.
Short- and long-term disability benefits for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Paid time off for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Paid holidays for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Paid parental leave for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Onsite health clinic.
Discretionary holiday bonus program based on years of service.
Cretex University and training and development opportunities.
24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employee death benefit.
Employee sick and safe leave.
Pre-tax health savings account and healthcare and dependent-care reimbursement accounts for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Accident and critical illness benefits for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Tuition assistance programs for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Monthly social events.
Annual employee appreciation week.
Volunteer opportunities.
Onsite medical clinic.
Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.