Lead Textile Process Engineer

Enerpac Tool Group Corp•Munsons Corners, NY

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Cortland Biomedical custom builds high-performance biomedical textile structures. The company applies over 40 years of experience in textile engineering and advanced fabric design methods to braid, knit and woven products that meet the demands of a diverse set of customers in the biomedical product space. The company also offers a full range of design, development and manufacturing services as well as a wide variety of biomedical materials. As a recognized subject matter expert in textiles, lead design and development of biomedical textile products and processes, manufacturing methods, techniques, practices and procedures with a focus on process development to ensure the manufacture of medical device component products which meet and exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

Expertise in knitting and weaving processes and experience with warping machines, shuttle looms, rapier looms, and warp knitting machines.
Expertise in the physical and mechanical characteristics of fabrics, fibers, yarns, and polymers
Superb verbal communication skills and comfortable interacting with team members and customers at all levels
Effective technical writing skills consistent with writing engineering reports and quality management system documentation.
Strong track record of root cause analysis, creative problem solving, and effective engineering decision making.
Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as a team member
Self-starter able to work under minimal supervision
Capable of generating and delivering presentations to management, peers and labor force
Ability to communicate effectively, develop relationships, adapt, be customer focused, and innovate.
BS Degree in Textile or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
8+ years of experience in a textile engineering function within a manufacturing environment - especially in highly regulated industries (medical, energy, aerospace, automotive, etc.).
Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight.
Employee may have to lift tools up to 50 pounds in weight.
Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites.
Employee will need to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
Employee will need to operate machinery and/or power tools, motor vehicles, and heavy equipment.
Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations.
Employee will need to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Employee can work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time.
Will have repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Enterprise Resource Platforms (ERP) preferred
Demonstrated proficiency of design software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks a plus

Responsibilities

Function as the Cortland Biomedical subject matter expert on knitting and weaving machines and processes.
Lead the development of textile forming and finishing processes for new products in medical device applications.
Lead the development and documentation of detailed manufacturing processes to support new product development in compliance with Cortland Biomedical QMS standards and customers’ requirements.
Implement and optimize processes for manufacturing in a clean room environment.
Create PFMEAs, EIOQs, Procedures, Work Instructions, Process Flows, Routers, and other QMS documentation in compliance with Cortland Biomedical QMS standards.
Lead the development of new technological solutions to manufacturing challenges including the use of digital tools for product documentation and traceability
Write and execute engineering and validation protocols, to support process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) and the creation of statistically derived product specifications. Lead multiple testing efforts of products, processes and/or systems.
Lead the transfer of new product development processes to commercial production, including scaleup for capacity volume.
Lead the creation, audit and review of test standards and methods for the analysis of design concepts and component assemblies.
Own the creation of business case for volume expansion.
Make and evaluate proposals for the identification, tracking, logistics and installation of capital equipment including potential travel for site acceptance testing.
Lead the design and manufacture of clean room compatible fixtures and tooling intended to aid manufacturing processes and interface with existing equipment.
Expand Cortland Biomedical’s expertise in state-of-the-art engineering, manufacturing methods and materials utilization through research and analysis of technical trends using such means technical journals, seminars, advance degree programs, etc.
Lead problem solving, CAPA, and continuous improvement activities, and lead decision-making process.
Present ideas and proposals to company Leadership.
Coach, review, and delegate work of/to lower-level engineers.
Domestic and international travel in support of customers, engineering projects, site acceptance tests and training (<10%).